noun
lover
LUH-vuh
noun
1
A person in a romantic or sexual relationship with someone.
"The two had been secret lovers for years."
2
Someone who has a strong enthusiasm for a particular thing.
"She's a real lover of classic cinema."
How to Use Lover
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA romantic partner, or someone passionate about something.
Common mistake
In modern English "lover" often implies a romantic/sexual relationship outside marriage, or an affair — context matters.
Common pairings
a lover of music
take a lover
former lovers
Word Forms
lovers plural
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