ENGLISH
REFERENCE

love

n. C / U
A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈɫəv// UK //lˈʌv// love Archaic General-service Humorous Informal Slang

n. a very strong feeling of caring deeply for someone or something. You usually feel this for your family, close friends, or a romantic partner.

n. an intense feeling of deep affection, romantic attachment, or personal devotion. It encompasses profound emotional bonds between family members, partners, or close friends.


SIMPLE

Their love for each other grew stronger every day.

CONTEXTUAL

After thirty years of marriage, he still looked at her with the same deep love they shared when they first met.

COMPLEX

The novel explores the destructive nature of obsessive love, illustrating how a seemingly pure devotion can gradually isolate an individual from their wider community.

Synonyms
Antonyms
Usage

Uncountable when referring to the abstract emotion; countable when referring to a beloved person or a specific instance of affection.

Idioms15 entries

© 2026 English Reference