Love Definition
love
noun
- a strong positive emotion of regard and affection; "his love for his work"; "children need a lot of love"
- a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
- a deep feeling of sexual desire and attraction; "their love left them indifferent to their surroundings"; "she was his first love"
- a score of zero in tennis or squash; "it was 40 love"
- sexual activities (often including sexual intercourse) between two people; "his lovemaking disgusted her"; "he hadn't had any love in months"; "he has a very complicated love life"
verb
- have a great affection or liking for; "I love French food"; "She loves her boss and works hard for him"
- get pleasure from; "I love cooking"
- be enamored or in love with; "She loves her husband deeply"
- have sexual intercourse with; "This student sleeps with everyone in her dorm"; "Adam knew Eve"; "Were you ever intimate with this man?"
"Love" in song lyrics
See how love is used in real songs:
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"Gotta show me love"
(11/5 f/) Taydatay — Roll 'Em Up [Edit] -
"For your love to - bring me up to the place in love"
Melodie f/ 12 O'Clock — Stay With Me -
"Without you I'm a half of nothing, yeah love"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo, Lenore, Molly-Q — Life is a Mystery
Words that rhyme with love
Usage tips for "love"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "love" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for love to find words that pair well.