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lover

noun
LUV-er/ˈlʌvɚ/UKLUV-uh/ˈlʌvə/

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5 meanings of lover

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  1. 1
    sweetheartnouncountable
    A person who loves someone in a romantic way, like a boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, or wife.

    The two young lovers walked hand in hand along the beach.

    Every song on the album is about a lover she lost.

    Similarsweetheart, love

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  2. 2
    fannouncountable
    Someone who really likes something, such as music, animals, or good food.

    My uncle is a great lover of old movies.

    This park is perfect for dog lovers.

    Similarfan, enthusiast, devotee, admirer, aficionado

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  3. 3
    affair partnernouncountable
    A person someone has sex with, especially in a secret relationship outside their marriage.

    The singer's wife found out he had a secret lover.

    In the movie, she leaves her husband for a young lover.

    Similarparamour, bedmate, hookup

Less common meanings

  1. 4
    friendly greetingnoundialectalWest Countrycountable
    In southwest England, a friendly way to speak to a friend, always said as my lover.

    Hello, my lover, how are you keeping?

    Thanks, my lover, see you at the pub tonight.

    Similarlove, dear

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  2. 5
    old spellingnounobsolete
    Old spelling of louver. You will only find it in very old writing.
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Origin

From Middle English lovere, made from love + -er.