lover
pronunciation
How to pronounce lover in British English:
UK [ˈlʌvə(r)]
How to pronounce lover in American English:
US [ˈlʌvər]
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- Noun:
- a person who loves or is loved
- an ardent follower and admirer
- a significant other to whom you are not related by marriage
Word Origin
- lover (n.)
- early 13c., agent noun from love (v.). Old English had lufend for male lovers, lufestre for women. Meaning "one who has a predilection for" (a thing, concept, pursuit, etc.) is mid-14c. As a form of address to a lover, from 1911. Related: Loverly.
Example
- 1. A few years later marie curie took a lover .
- 2. A doltish love letter would prompt your lover to ditch you .
- 3. Perhaps you could help me become a better lover ?
- 4. Before lance she had another lover , the f-15 .
- 5. Don 't have your lover bail you out on a dui charge .