Pronunciation: /ˈlʌvər/

Definitions of lover

noun a person who is in a romantic or sexual relationship with another

Example Sentences

A1 I am a cat lover.

A2 She is a book lover.

B1 He is a music lover and enjoys going to concerts.

B2 As a film lover, she has seen every movie nominated for an Oscar this year.

C1 The art lover spent hours admiring the paintings at the museum.

C2 Being a nature lover, he often goes hiking in the mountains.

adjective showing affection or liking for someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 She is a cat lover and has three pet cats.

A2 He is a book lover and spends hours reading every day.

B1 As a music lover, she attends concerts regularly.

B2 Being a movie lover, he has an extensive collection of DVDs.

C1 The art lover was mesmerized by the paintings in the gallery.

C2 As a wine lover, she enjoys visiting vineyards and tasting different varieties.

Examples of lover in a Sentence

formal She is a passionate lover of classical music and attends every symphony concert in town.

informal My friend is a huge cat lover and has three adorable felines at home.

slang I heard Sarah's new boyfriend is a real dog lover, he volunteers at the animal shelter every weekend.

figurative The artist's brush was a lover of color, creating vibrant and lively paintings.

Grammatical Forms of lover

past tense

loved

plural

lovers

comparative

more loving

superlative

most loving

present tense

love

future tense

will love

perfect tense

have loved

continuous tense

is loving

singular

lover

positive degree

lovely

infinitive

to love

gerund

loving

participle

loving

Origin and Evolution of lover

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'lover' originated from Old English word 'lufu' which means love or affection.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lover' has evolved to refer to someone who is in a romantic or sexual relationship with another person, emphasizing the emotional and physical aspects of love.