A1 verb Neutral #153 most common

love

/lʌv/

To feel a strong affection for someone, such as a family member or partner. It also means to have a very great interest in or pleasure from an activity or thing.

Examples

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1

I love my parents very much.

I have very strong feelings of affection for my mother and father.

2

The organization would love to invite you to our gala.

The organization would be very pleased to invite you to our event.

3

I love your new hair color!

I really like the new color of your hair!

Word Family

Noun
love
Verb
love
Adverb
lovingly
Adjective
lovable
Related
lover
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Memory Tip

Think of the word 'Live.' You need 'Love' to truly 'Live.' Both words start with L and end with E.

Quick Quiz

Sarah ______ to play the piano every evening.

Correct!

The correct answer is: b

Examples

1

I love my parents very much.

everyday

I have very strong feelings of affection for my mother and father.

2

The organization would love to invite you to our gala.

formal

The organization would be very pleased to invite you to our event.

3

I love your new hair color!

informal

I really like the new color of your hair!

4

Many poets love to explore the theme of human connection.

academic

Many writers enjoy investigating the topic of how people connect.

5

We love to see our employees growing professionally.

business

We are very happy when our staff members improve their skills.

Word Family

Noun
love
Verb
love
Adverb
lovingly
Adjective
lovable
Related
lover

Common Collocations

fall in love to start to love someone
love deeply to love someone very much
love at first sight loving someone the first time you see them
love to dance to really enjoy the activity of dancing
tough love being strict with someone to help them improve

Common Phrases

for the love of

doing something because of a strong interest or care for something

no love lost

when two people do not like each other at all

labor of love

work done for interest or pleasure rather than money

Often Confused With

love vs like

'Like' is for general preference, while 'love' is much stronger and more emotional.

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Usage Notes

Use 'love' when you feel very strongly about someone or something. In many English-speaking cultures, it is used frequently for hobbies and food as well as people.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use the continuous form 'I am loving,' but 'love' is usually a stative verb used in the simple present 'I love.'

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Memory Tip

Think of the word 'Live.' You need 'Love' to truly 'Live.' Both words start with L and end with E.

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Word Origin

From the Old English 'lufian,' which means to show love or to cherish.

Grammar Patterns

Stative verb (usually not used in -ing form) Can be followed by an infinitive (love to eat) or a gerund (love eating) Takes an object (I love you)
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Cultural Context

In English-speaking countries, people often say 'I love it' for small things like a cup of coffee, though 'I love you' is a serious phrase for close relationships.

Quick Quiz

Sarah ______ to play the piano every evening.

Correct!

The correct answer is: b

Related Phrases

Related Words

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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