Meaning & use
Lover
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a person with whom one has a romantic or sexual relationship, or someone who has a strong enthusiasm for something
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The two had been secret lovers for nearly a year before their families found out.
As a lifelong lover of jazz, she never missed a concert in the city.
A note on using this word
Can refer either to a romantic partner or, when followed by 'of,' to someone passionate about a particular activity or subject.
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