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lover

/ˈlʌvə/ /ˈlʌvɚ/

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noun

One who loves and cares for another person in a romantic way; a sweetheart, love, soulmate, boyfriend, girlfriend or spouse.

Examples :

"My sister's new lover is a kind and thoughtful person. "

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A sexual partner, especially one with whom someone is having an affair.

Examples :

"He had a lover outside of his marriage. "

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A person who loves something.

Examples :

"a lover of fine wines"

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(with "my") An informal term of address for any friend.

Examples :

"All right, me lover?"

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A type of turret on the roof of certain medieval buildings designed to allow ventilation or the admission of light.

Examples :

"The old cathedral's roof had several small lovers, allowing light to filter into the chapel. "

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(chiefly in plural) A series of sloping overlapping slats or boards which admit air and light but exclude rain etc.

Examples :

"The attic had a series of lovers, allowing sunlight to stream in but keeping out the rain. "

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Any of a system of slits, as in the hood of an automobile, for ventilation.

Examples :

"The car's hood had several small lovers, allowing air to circulate under the engine. "

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