lover
gb/lˈʌvɚ/ us/lˈʌvɚ/
A2
English
~ 2800
szerető, szerelmes, szerelmi partner, kedvelő, rajongó
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s lover
She introduced her new lover to her friends.
Bemutatta az új szeretőjét a barátainak.
The novel tells the story of two lovers separated by war.
A regény két, a háború által elszakított szerelmes történetét meséli el.
He wrote a heartfelt letter to his lover.
They met secretly because her lover was married.
Her lover surprised her with flowers and a handwritten note.
Learner examples
She has a new lover.
Új szeretője van.
He is my lover.
Ő a szeretőm.
They are lovers.
I met her lover yesterday.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lover' with 'friend' or 'partner' in contexts where there is no romantic or sexual element.
Meaning
A romantic or sexual partner
Collocations
secret lover
|former lover
|longtime lover
|passionate lover
|lover's quarrel
Synonyms
partner (More neutral and general; can refer to romantic, business, or other kinds of partners.)
|
companion (Softer and more formal; may imply emotional closeness without emphasizing sexuality.)
Antonyms
enemy (Opposite in terms of emotional relationship; someone you are in conflict with rather than in love with.)
Themes
relationships
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Someone you have a romantic or sexual relationship with.
A person who is in a romantic or sexual relationship with another person.
NOUN
A2
2
Usage pattern:
[something] lover
He is a true music lover with an impressive vinyl collection.
Igazi zenerajongó, lenyűgöző bakelitlemez-gyűjteménnyel.
As a dog lover, she volunteers at the animal shelter every weekend.
Kutyabarátként minden hétvégén önkénteskedik az állatmenhelyen.
Nature lovers will enjoy the park's hiking trails.
The festival attracts art lovers from all over the country.
She is a passionate book lover who reads every night.
Learner examples
I am a music lover.
Zenekedvelő vagyok.
She is an animal lover.
Állatkedvelő.
He is a book lover.
Many nature lovers visit the park.
Common mistake:
Some learners think 'lover' in this sense always has a romantic meaning, but it can mean simply 'someone who enjoys something'.
Meaning
A person who enjoys something greatly
Collocations
music lover
|nature lover
|animal lover
|art lover
|book lover
Synonyms
enthusiast (Highlights strong interest or passion, not necessarily emotional intimacy.)
|
fan (Informal; often used for sports, celebrities, or entertainment.)
Antonyms
hater (Informal; describes someone who dislikes something strongly.)
Themes
hobbies
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Someone who really likes and enjoys something.
A person who has a strong liking or enthusiasm for a particular activity, subject, or thing.
Grammar
Dictionary form
lover
IPA
GB/lˈʌvɚ/
US/lˈʌvɚ/
Syllables & stress
lov - er (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (lov)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: lover
- Plural: lovers
Word family
Expressions
animal lover
1/ˈænəməl lˈʌvɚ/
fixed phrase
Person fond of animals
Someone who likes animals a lot and cares about them.
Examples
- As an animal lover, she adopted three rescue dogs.
- Animal lovers gathered to protest against animal cruelty.
lover's quarrel
1/lˈʌvɚz kwˈɔɹəl/
fixed phrase
Argument between lovers
A fight between two people who are in love.
Examples
- It was just a small lover's quarrel; they'll make up soon.
- They had a lover's quarrel over something silly.
music lover
1/mjˈuzɪk lˈʌvɚ/
fixed phrase
Person fond of music
Someone who likes music a lot and enjoys listening to it.
Examples
- Every music lover should attend this concert.
- Music lovers will enjoy the festival's diverse lineup.
star-crossed lovers
1/stˈɑɹ kɹˈɔst lˈʌvɚz/
idiom
literary
Lovers doomed by fate or circumstances
Two people in love who cannot be together because of bad luck or problems they cannot control.
Examples
- The play is about star-crossed lovers separated by their families' feud.
- They were star-crossed lovers from different worlds.