lover
Translation
lover, partner, enthusiast
Examples
She met her lover in secret.
She met her lover in secret.
He is a lover of classical music.
He is a lover of classical music.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.))'s lover (sb.)'s romantic partner She met her lover in secret.
a lover of ((sth.)) an enthusiast of (sth.) He is a lover of classical music.
Similar Words
Synonyms: partner, sweetheart (romantic); enthusiast, fan, aficionado (interest)
Etymology
From the verb 'love' + '-er', a suffix forming agent nouns. Literally 'one who loves'.
Memory Tips
A 'lover' is someone who 'loves'. This can be a person (a romantic partner, often implying a sexual relationship) or a thing (a fan of music, art, etc.).