Word
love
Meanings
a strong feeling of deep affection and care for someone
a strong liking or enjoyment of something
to feel strong affection for someone or to enjoy something very much
Definition
Love is a strong feeling of deep affection and care for someone or something.
Love is a powerful emotion of affection, care, and attachment toward a person, animal, or thing. It can describe romantic feelings, but it can also mean warm family or friendly feelings. It is also used to talk about enjoying something very much, like a hobby or food.
Examples
- I love spending time with my family.
- Their love grew stronger over the years.
- She says she loves classical music.
- He sent flowers to show his love.
- We love traveling to new places.
Common mistake
Learners often say "I am loving it" for a general preference, but usually "I love it" is more natural unless talking about something happening right now.
More at A2 level
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