Cool MateLove
UK /["/lʌv/"]/US /["/lʌv/"]/
Definition
a very strong feeling of liking and caring for somebody/something, especially a member of your family or a friend
In simple words: A strong feeling of deep affection for someone or something.
Examples
- I have a deep love for music.
- She expressed her love for her family every day.
- Love can be found in many forms, like friendship and romance.
- He felt an overwhelming sense of love when he saw his newborn.
- Their love story is one for the ages.
- The movie is about the love between two people from different backgrounds.
- Love is the most powerful emotion.
- She loves to help others in need.
- Remember to love yourself first.
- They often joke about their love for pizza.
Usage notes
Used in both romantic and platonic contexts. Avoid using in overly formal situations. It can also be used in casual conversations to express liking something (e.g., 'I love pizza').
Grammar pattern
love + object
Memory hint
Think of 'dove' — a dove is often associated with love.
Collocations
- all-consuming
- burning
- deep
- feel
- have
- experience
- bloom
- blossom
- grow
- affair
- triangle
- life
- for love
- out of love
- in love
- an act of love
- deeply in love
- madly in love
- all-consuming
- burning
- deep
- feel
- have
- experience
- bloom
- blossom
- grow
- affair
- triangle
- life
- for love
- out of love
- in love
- an act of love
- deeply in love
- madly in love
- all-consuming
- burning
- deep
- feel
- have
- experience
- bloom
- blossom
- grow
- affair
- triangle
- life
- for love
- out of love
- in love
- an act of love
- deeply in love
- madly in love
- all-consuming
- burning
- deep
- feel
- have
- experience
- bloom
- blossom
- grow
- affair
- triangle
- life
- for love
- out of love
- in love
- an act of love
- deeply in love
- madly in love
Synonyms
- affection
- adore
- cherish
- care for
- treasure
Antonyms
- hate
- dislike
Common mistakes
- Mixing up 'love' with 'like' — 'love' is stronger than 'like'.
- Using 'love' as a noun without a context — make sure to clarify what you love.
- Confusing romantic love with familial love — the context can change the meaning.