Meaning
To like someone or something very, very much.
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Word origin
From Old English lufu, the common Germanic word for warm feeling or affection.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- lufu
Grammar
Examples
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She really likes reading books in the evening.
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They really liked the film we saw last night.
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love: worksheet, infographic and listicle
Free printable study downloads for the English word "love" (To like someone or something very, very much.): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.
This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 1: love, leave, talk and 7 more words.