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my love

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Noun — An affectionate way of addressing a romantic partner.

Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

An affectionate way of addressing a romantic partner.

“Goodnight, my love.”

darling my dear sweetheart my darling

2. noun British dialect

A friendly form of address to almost anyone, used in parts of Britain, especially the North and the Midlands.

“That will be four pounds fifty, my love.”

How to Use My Love

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

goodnight my love my love for you hello my love

Intimate in most of the English-speaking world, but purely friendly in much of northern England, where a shopkeeper may use it with a stranger.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'my love' romantic or just friendly?

It depends entirely on who says it and where. Between partners it is straightforwardly romantic, but in Yorkshire, Lancashire, the Midlands and much of Ireland it is an everyday courtesy extended to customers and strangers with no romantic weight at all.

What is the difference between 'my love' and 'my darling'?

'My darling' is almost always intimate and slightly more formal or old-fashioned in tone. 'My love' covers the same romantic ground but also survives as a regional term of address for anyone.

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