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lovers
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Lovers (adj) means describing two people in a romantic or sexual relationship. Example: “They walked hand in hand like lovers.”
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Describing two people in a romantic or sexual relationship.
"They walked hand in hand like lovers."
How to use lovers
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing romantically or sexually involved with someone.
Common pairings
lovers' quarrel
star-crossed lovers
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What is the meaning of lovers?
"lovers" (adj) means describing two people in a romantic or sexual relationship.
What is another word for lovers?
Other words for "lovers" include sweethearts, partners, paramours, couple, beau.
How do you use lovers in a sentence?
Example: "They walked hand in hand like lovers."
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