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lover

/ˈlʌvə/

Meanings
  • noun

    A person who loves another person

    - "He is a lover of poetry."
    - "She is a devoted lover."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈlʌvɚ/



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Synonyms

love , love interest , significant other , spouse , sweetheart , connoisseur
Rhymes
Words rhyming with lover
belove , glove , dove
Variants
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lover , lovers , Lover , Samuel Lover , lover boy , true lover's knot , true lover's knots , truelove knot , secret lover
Forms
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lovers, loving, beloved


Etymology
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Old English 'lufian' meaning 'to love'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'lover' appears 15 times in Shakespeare's works.

  2. In ancient Greece, a 'lover' was called an 'erastes' and the person loved was called a 'eromenos'.

  3. The term 'soulmate' is often used to describe a 'lover' who is believed to be the perfect match for someone.


Related Concepts
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  1. Romance: The period of courtship and love between two individuals.

  2. Passion: A strong and barely controllable emotion.


Culture
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In literature, the 'lover' is often portrayed as someone who is deeply in love and devoted to their significant other. In art, the 'lover' is a common theme in romantic paintings and sculptures. In music, there are countless songs about 'lovers' and the various emotions and experiences that come with being in love.

How to Memorize "lover"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a couple in love.
    - Imagine holding hands with your loved one.
    - Picture a heart shape.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'lover' with the feeling of being in love.
    - Think of a special someone when you hear the word 'lover'.
    - Associate the word with the color red or the heart symbol.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym LOVE: Loyalty, Openness, Understanding, and Valuing.
    - Remember the phrase 'A lover's heart is an open book'.


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