love · n
love (INTEREST)
B2 something that interests you a lot
Dictionary examples:
I don't share my brother's love of sports. (15.4)
Music is one of her greatest loves. (49.5)
a labor of love
C2 an activity that is hard work but which you do because you enjoy it
Dictionary examples:
He prefers to paint the house himself - it's a labor of love. (50.8)
love (PERSON)
B1 a person that you love and feel attracted to
Dictionary examples:
I thought she was my true love, until she ate my pizza. (0.0)
I knew she was my love when she laughed at my bad jokes. (0.0)
I thought he was my true love until he said pineapple belongs on pizza. (0.0)
She was my first love. (12.5)
He was the love of my life. (14.4)
love (FRIENDS/FAMILY)
B1 when you like a friend or person in your family very much
Dictionary examples:
My brother's love for video games is so strong, he forgot to eat! (0.0)
My cousin's love for spicy food is so strong, he puts hot sauce on ice cream! (0.0)
My best friend's love for pizza is so strong, he dreams about cheese! (0.0)
"I'm seeing Laura next week." "Oh, please give her my love." (18.7)
Nothing is as strong as the love you have for your kids. (20.0)
love (ROMANCE)
B1 when you like someone very much and have romantic feelings for them
Dictionary examples:
Their love story began when they both reached for the last chicken wing. (0.0)
He thought it was love, but it was just her amazing Wi-Fi connection. (0.0)
Is it love if you don't fight over the TV remote? (0.0)
"I've been seeing him over a year now." "Is it love?" (7.0)
How's your love life these days? (14.4)
She fell in love with her friend's brother. (17.5)
He's madly in love with her. (49.5)
love/(with) love/all my love/lots of love
A2 something you write at the end of a letter, e-mail, etc. to a friend or someone in your family
Dictionary examples:
Lots of love and remember to brush your teeth, Mom (0.0)
Love and don't forget to wash your socks, Dad (0.0)
Love and please water my cactus, Your forgetful sister (0.0)
Love, Mom (8.4)
All my love, Louise (8.6)