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lovea strong feeling of affection, care, or attachment

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a strong feeling of affection, care, or attachment

Pronunciation (IPA): /lʌv/

Example Sentences

  • My cat shows love by bringing me dead mice as gifts.
  • I love coffee so much that I married a barista.
  • Love makes people do crazy things, like wake up early on weekends.

love

NOUN

[/lʌv/]

a strong feeling of affection, care, or attachment

a mother gently holds her young child close while reading a bedtime story together on a comfortable armchair. The child snuggles against her mother's chest with a peaceful, content expression. The mother's face shows tender care as she softly strokes her child's hair with her free hand. Her gentle smile and protective embrace create a warm, safe atmosphere. Other family photos on nearby shelves show similar moments of closeness and happiness. A father watches from the doorway with a warm smile, completing the loving family scene.  a strong feeling of affection, care, and attachment between family members
💡 Concept

a mother gently holds her young child close while reading a bedtime story together on a comfortable armchair. The child snuggles against her mother's chest with a peaceful, content expression. The mother's face shows tender care as she softly strokes her child's hair with her free hand. Her gentle smile and protective embrace create a warm, safe atmosphere. Other family photos on nearby shelves show similar moments of closeness and happiness. A father watches from the doorway with a warm smile, completing the loving family scene. a strong feeling of affection, care, and attachment between family members

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/lʌv/
🇬🇧 UK/lʌv/

🌳Etymology

Rootlove

🎵Rhyme

doveaboveshoveglove
dove
above
shove
glove

🔗Collocations

fall in love
true love
love letter
love at first sight
unconditional love
love story
show love

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat shows love by bringing me dead mice as gifts.

😄 Fun example

I love coffee so much that I married a barista.

😄 Fun example

Love makes people do crazy things, like wake up early on weekends.

They have been in love for over twenty years.

Children need love and attention to grow properly.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

affectionadorationfondnessdevotionpassion

Antonyms

hatehatreddislike

Related

romanceheartemotionfeelingrelationshipcareattachment

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