LOVE
/lʊv/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of LOVE
Strong affection.
A person who is the object of romantic feelings; a darling, a sweetheart, a beloved.
A term of friendly address, regardless of feelings.
"Hello love, how can I help you?"
(usually transitive, sometimes intransitive, stative) To have a strong affection for (someone or something).
"I love my spouse. I love you!"
To need, thrive on.
"Mold loves moist, dark places."
To be strongly inclined towards something; an emphatic form of like.
"I love walking barefoot on wet grass; I'd love to join the team; I love what you've done with your hair"
To praise; commend.
To praise as of value; prize; set a price on.
Synonyms of LOVE
Words with similar meaning
Examples of LOVE in a Sentence
- "Hello love, how can I help you?"
- "I love my spouse. I love you!"
- "Mold loves moist, dark places."
- "I love walking barefoot on wet grass; I'd love to join the team; I love what you've done with your hair"
Word Details
Is LOVE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LOVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like LOVE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for LOVE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | o | v | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LOVE
9 words from the letters in LOVE
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use LOVE in Word Games
LOVE is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: LOVE is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LOVE to find 9 additional valid words.