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lover

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/ˈlʌvər/ · lov-er

A person who is in love or someone who has a deep affection for another.

Meanings

nounformal

A person who is in love or someone who has a deep affection for another.

ایک شخص جو محبت میں ہے یا جو کسی کے لیے گہری محبت رکھتا ہے۔

محبوب

mahabub

Formal: محبوب

Synonyms

sweetheartbelovedparamourمحبوبعاشقمحبت کرنے والا

Antonyms

enemyopponentrivalدشمنحریفرقیب

Common Collocations

  • true lover
  • devoted lover
  • secret lover

Example Sentences

He is a true lover of art.

وہ فن کا حقیقی محبوب ہے۔

Woh fan ka haqeeqi mahabub hai.

She wrote a poem for her lover.

اس نے اپنے عاشق کے لیے ایک نظم لکھی۔

Us ne apne aashiq ke liye ek nazm likhi.

They were lovers under the stars.

وہ ستاروں کے نیچے محبوب تھے۔

Woh sitaron ke neeche mahabub the.

Easily Confused With

friend:A friend is someone you share a bond with, whereas a lover implies a romantic relationship.

Word Family

love
verbمحبت کرنا
loving
adjectiveمحبت کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a heart to remember 'lover'.

Imagine a couple holding hands and sharing a smile.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت میں نہیں ہے فرق جینے اور مرنے کا، اسی کو دیکھ کر جیتے ہیں، جسے دیکھ کر مر جائیں۔

Mohabbat mein nahin hai farq jeene aur marne ka, isi ko dekh kar jeete hain, jise dekh kar mar jayein.

In love, there is no difference between living and dying; we live by seeing the one for whom we would die.

Mirza Ghalib, Diwan-e-Ghalib

* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

محبت اندھی ہوتی ہے۔

Mohabbat andhi hoti hai.

Love is blind.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "lufere" — one who loves

First known use: 12th century

The word has evolved from Old English with roots in Germanic languages, maintaining its focus on affection and romantic attachment.