Meaning of Lover
A person who has strong romantic feelings for another.
In simple words: A person who loves someone romantically.
Lover in a sentence
- She is my lover and best friend.
- They have been lovers for several years.
- He wrote a poem for his lover.
- As lovers, they understand each other deeply.
- She became a lover of art after visiting the gallery.
- In the movie, the lover and the hero face many challenges.
How to use Lover
Typically used in romantic contexts. Avoid using in very casual situations; 'partner' is more neutral.
Grammar pattern
noun + be + lover
Memory hint
Think of a 'love' bird - a bird that is very close to its partner.
Related words
Collocations with Lover
- secret lover
- lifelong lover
- former lover
Synonyms for Lover
- partner
- sweetheart
- valentine
- beloved
- paramour
Opposites of Lover
- hater
- enemy
Common mistakes with Lover
- Confused with 'friend' - a lover is more intimate.
- Using it in platonic contexts - lovers are romantic.
- Mixing it with 'lovers' - 'lover' refers to one person.
Lover appears in
Lover in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
حبيب/عاشق
شخص يحب شخصًا آخر عاطفيًا.
- Bengaliবাংলা
প্রেমিক/প্রেমিকা
এমন একজন ব্যক্তি যে কাউকে রোমান্টিকভাবে ভালোবাসে।
- GermanDeutsch
Liebhaber, Geliebte
Jemand, der eine andere Person romantisch liebt.
- SpanishEspañol
Amante
Alguien que ama a otra persona románticamente.
- Persianفارسی
عاشق
شخصی که به کسی به طور رمانتیک عشق میورزد.
- FrenchFrançais
Amant, Amoureuse
Quelqu'un qui aime quelqu'un d'autre en amour.
- Hindiहिन्दी
प्रेमी/प्रेमिका
कोई ऐसा व्यक्ति जो किसी से रोमांटिक तरीके से प्यार करता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Amante
Una persona che ama romanticamente qualcun altro.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Amante
Uma pessoa que ama alguém romanticamente.
- RussianРусский
Любовник/Любовница
Тот, кто любит кого-то в романтическом плане.
- Urduاردو
محبت کرنے والا، عاشق
ایک شخص جو کسی سے رومانوی طور پر محبت کرتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
情人, 恋人, 爱人
一个浪漫地爱着某人的人。
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Frequently asked questions about Lover
What does Lover mean?
A person who loves someone romantically.
What is the definition of Lover?
A person who has strong romantic feelings for another.
How do you use Lover in a sentence?
She is my lover and best friend.
Can you give another example of Lover?
They have been lovers for several years.
What are synonyms for Lover?
Common alternatives include partner, sweetheart, valentine, beloved, paramour.
What is the opposite of Lover?
Opposite meanings include hater, enemy.
What words go with Lover?
It commonly pairs with secret lover, lifelong lover, former lover.
What are common mistakes when using Lover?
Confused with 'friend' - a lover is more intimate. Using it in platonic contexts - lovers are romantic. Mixing it with 'lovers' - 'lover' refers to one person.
How do you pronounce Lover?
US: //ˈlʌvɚ//, UK: //ˈlʌvə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Lover?
Typically used in romantic contexts. Avoid using in very casual situations; 'partner' is more neutral.

