1. Definition & Meaning
- Love (noun): A deep affection, care, or attachment toward someone or something.
- Love (verb): To feel deep affection or attachment; to care deeply for.
2. Pronunciation
- IPA: /lʌv/
- Breakdown: one syllable, sounds like “luv.”
3. Grammatical Formation
| Part of Speech | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Noun | love / loves (pl.) | “Her love for her family is boundless.” |
| Verb | love, loves, loving, loved | “They love spending time together.” |
| Adjective¹ | lovely, loving | “He wrote her a lovely poem.” |
| Adverb¹ | lovingly | “She looked at him lovingly.” |
¹Derived forms.
4. Synonyms (comma‑separated)
affection, adoration, devotion, fondness, passion, tenderness
5. Antonyms (comma‑separated)
hate, indifference, loathing, detachment, aversion
6. Related Terms
- Affection: Warm, tender feeling (often milder than love).
- Infatuation: Intense but often short‑lived attraction.
- Attachment: Emotional bond or connection.
- Devotion: Strong dedication or loyalty.
- Compassion: Sympathy and concern for others.
7. Common Collocations
- fall in love
- first love
- true love
- unrequited love
- parental love
- love affair
- love story
- labor of love
- love at first sight
8. Idiomatic Usage & Expressions
- “Head over heels (in love)” – completely smitten.
- “Puppy love” – childish or adolescent infatuation.
- “Love is blind” – affection obscures faults.
- “Tough love” – strict care intended to help.
- “Labour of love” – work done for pleasure, not reward.
- “With love” – closing in letters, expressing affection.
9. Sample Sentences
- Noun: “Their first love in college shaped both their lives.”
- Verb: “She loves reading mystery novels every evening.”
- Collocation: “They fell in love during a summer abroad.”
- Idiom: “He gave her tough love to help her overcome her fears.”
- Derived adjective: “He sent her a loving message to cheer her up.”