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day

day S1 W1 /deɪ/ BrE AmE noun
[Word Family: noun: ↑day, ↑midday; adverb: ↑daily; adjective: ↑daily]
[Language: Old English; Origin: dæg]
1. 24 HOURS [countable] a period of 24 hours:
We spent three days in Paris.
‘What day is it today?’ ‘Friday.’
He left two days ago.
I’ll call you in a couple of days.
on a ... day
We’ll have to hold the party on a different day.
(on) that/the following/the previous day (=during a particular day)
What really happened on that day so long ago?
Over 10,000 soldiers died on that one day in January.
The following day, a letter arrived.
I saw Jane the day before yesterday.
We’re leaving for New York the day after tomorrow.
I got an email from Sue the other day (=a few days ago).
Women generally use up about 2,000 calories a day (=each day).
2. NOT NIGHT [uncountable and countable] the period of time between when it gets light in the morning and when it gets dark OPP night:
She only leaves her house during the day.
It was a cold blustery day.
Kept in that dark cell, I could no longer tell whether it was day or night.
on a ... day
She first met Steve on a cold but sunny day in March.
by day (=during the day)
Owls usually sleep by day and hunt by night.
The day dawned (=started) bright and clear.
3. WHEN YOU ARE AWAKE [countable usually singular] the time during the day when you are awake and active:
His day begins at six.
Jackie starts the day with a few gentle exercises.
Sometimes I feel I just can’t face another day.
It’s been a long day (=used when you have been awake and busy for a long time).
all day (long) (=during the whole time you are awake)
I’ve been studying all day. I’m beat!
► Do not say ‘all the day’. Say all day.
4. TIME AT WORK [countable] the time you spend doing your job during a 24-hour period:
I work a ten-hour day.
Rail workers are campaigning for a shorter working day.
I’ve got a day off (=a day when I do not have to go to work) tomorrow.
5. PAST [countable] used to talk about a time in the past:
I knew him pretty well from his days as a DJ in the Bounty Club (=from when he was a DJ).
I always used to do the cooking in the early days of our marriage.
Not much was known about the dangers of smoking in those days (=then).
They were very much opposed to the government of the day (=that existed then).
One day (=on a day in the past), a mysterious stranger called at the house.
From day one (=from the beginning), I knew I wouldn’t get on with him.
In my day (=in the past, when I was young), kids used to have some respect for their elders.
in sb’s student/army/childhood etc days (=in the past when someone was a student etc)
I used to run six miles a day in my army days.
those were the days spoken (=used to talk about a time in the past you think was better than now)
We used to stay in bed all morning and party all night. Those were the days!
6. NOW [countable] used to talk about the situation that exists now:
I don’t do much exercise these days (=now).
It’s incredible that such attitudes still exist in this day and age (=used to express disapproval that something still exists now).
To this day (=until and including now), he denies any involvement in the crime.
up to/until/to the present day (=until and including now)
This tradition has continued right up until the present day.
7. FUTURE [countable] used to talk about a time in the future
one day/some day (=some time in the future)
I’d like to go and visit the States one day.
Some day we might get him to see sense.
One of these days (=some time soon) I’m going to walk right out of here and never come back.
Kelly’s expecting the baby any day now (=very soon).
The day will come (=the time will come) when he won’t be able to care for himself any more.
8. sb’s/sth’s day a successful period of time in someone’s life or in something’s existence:
My uncle was a famous radio personality in his day (=at the time he was most successful).
Don’t be too disappointed you didn’t win – your day will come (=you will be successful in the future).
Game shows like that have had their day (=were successful in the past, but are not any more).
9. Independence/election/Christmas etc day a day on which a particular event or celebration takes place:
Rioting broke out just three days before polling day.
10. five/three/nine etc years to the day exactly five years etc:
It’s two years to the day since he died.
11. sb’s days someone’s life:
She ended her days in poverty.
12. sb’s/sth’s days are numbered used to say that someone or something will not exist for much longer:
It seems that the hospital’s days are numbered.
13. day after day (also day in day out) continuously for a long time in a way that is annoying or boring:
I couldn’t stand sitting at a desk day after day.
14. from day to day (also from one day to the next) if a situation changes from day to day or from one day to the next, it changes often:
I never know from day to day what I’m going to be doing.
His moods swung wildly from one day to the next. ⇨ ↑day-to-day, ⇨ live from day to day at ↑live¹(5)
15. day by day slowly and gradually:
Her health was improving day by day.
16. night and day (also day and night) all the time SYN continuously:
Being together night and day can put a great pressure on any relationship.
17. day out especially British English a trip you make for pleasure on a particular day:
A visit to the caves makes a fascinating and exciting day out for all the family.
18. have an off day to be less successful or happy than usual, for no particular reason:
Even the greatest athletes have their off days.
19. make sb’s day to make someone very happy:
Hearing her voice on the phone really made my day.
20. soup/dish/fish etc of the day a soup, meal etc that a restaurant serves on a particular day in addition to the meals they always offer
21. be all in a day’s work if something difficult, unpleasant, or unusual is all in a day’s work for someone, it is a normal part of their job
22. take each day as it comes (also take it one day at a time) to deal with something as it happens and not worry about the future:
Since I had the accident, I’ve learned to take each day as it comes.
23. the day of reckoning a time when you have to deal with the bad results of something you did in the past
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SPOKEN PHRASES
24. it’s (just) one of those days used to say that everything seems to be going wrong
25. it’s not sb’s day used when several unpleasant things have happened to someone in one day:
It wasn’t Chris’s day – he overslept and then his car broke down.
26. make a day of it British English to spend all day doing something for pleasure:
If the weather’s nice, we’ll make a day of it and take a picnic.
27. make my day used when warning someone that if they try to do something, you will enjoy stopping, defeating, or punishing them etc. This phrase was made popular by Clint Eastwood in the film ‘Dirty Harry’.
28. that’ll be the day used to say that you think something is very unlikely to happen:
‘Bill says he’s going to start going to the gym.’ ‘That’ll be the day!’
29. I/we don’t have all day used to say that you want someone to do something faster because you do not have enough time to wait for them to finish:
Hurry up! I haven’t got all day!
30. it’s not every day (that) used to say that something does not happen often and is therefore very special:
Let’s go out and celebrate. After all, it’s not every day you get a new job.
31. back in the day a long time ago, when you were much younger
32. be on days to work during the day at a job you sometimes have to do at night:
I’m on days this week.
33. 40/50/60 etc if he’s/she’s a day used to emphasize that someone is at least as old as you are saying:
She’s ninety if she’s a day.
⇨ at the end of the day at ↑end¹(12), ⇨ call it a day at ↑call¹(10), ⇨ carry the day at ↑carry¹(22), ⇨ the early days at ↑early¹(1), ⇨ every dog (has) its day at ↑dog¹(11), ⇨ the good old days at ↑old(8), ⇨ ↑half day, ⇨ have a field day at ↑field day(1), ⇨ it’s early days at ↑early¹(3), ⇨ it’s (a little) late in the day at ↑late¹(8), ⇨ it’s sb’s lucky day at ↑lucky(5), ⇨ (live to) see the day at ↑see¹(23), ⇨ name the day at ↑name²(6), ⇨ ↑open day, ⇨ save the day at ↑save¹(12), ⇨ ↑speech day, ↑sports day
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COLLOCATIONS (for Meaning 1)
■ ADJECTIVES/NOUN + day
▪ every/each day The museum is open to visitors every day.
▪ the same day Similar student protests took place on the same day in other towns.
▪ the next/the following day (=the day after something happened in the past) The story was in the newspaper the following day.
▪ the previous day (=the day before something happened in the past) I had been to the doctor the previous day.
▪ a big day (=a day when something important is arranged to take place) Just before the big day the team was training 6 days a week.
▪ a holy day Friday is the Muslim holy day.
▪ a historic day (=a day when an event that is historically important happens) This was a historic day for the space program.
▪ a school day (=a day when children go to school) It’s a school day tomorrow, so you need an early night.
▪ election/market etc day (=the day when an election, market etc takes place) Wednesday is market day in Oxford.
▪ Christmas/Easter/Independence etc Day What day of the week is Christmas Day this year?
▪ sb’s wedding day (=the day when someone gets married) She wanted everything to be perfect for her wedding day.
■ phrases
▪ the day before yesterday We arrived in France the day before yesterday.
▪ the day after tomorrow How about meeting for lunch the day after tomorrow?
▪ the other day (=a few days ago) Mark called the other day.
▪ 24 hours a day (=during the whole day and night) In Cairo, the streets are busy 24 hours a day.
▪ $15/5 grams/50 etc per day (=used when saying how much someone earns or is paid each day) They get about £45 per day.
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COLLOCATIONS (for Meaning 3)
■ adjectives
▪ a good day (=in which things have happened in the way you want) Have you had a good day at work?
▪ a bad day (=in which things have happened in a way you do not want) I’ve had a really bad day !
▪ a nice/lovely/happy day (=enjoyable) We’ve had a lovely day at the beach.
▪ a beautiful/lovely/glorious day (=with very nice weather) It was a beautiful day yesterday, wasn’t it?
▪ a hard day (=difficult and tiring) Sit down – you look as though you’ve had a hard day.
▪ a long day I got up at 5 this morning so it’s been a long day.
■ verbs
▪ have a good/bad/long etc day Simon looked as if he’d had a bad day at the office.
▪ spend the day doing something I spent the day shopping with my friends.
▪ start the day (=do something at the beginning of a day) You should start the day with a good breakfast.
▪ end the day (=do something at the end of a day) We ended the day at a little restaurant by the beach.
■ phrases
▪ have a nice/good day! spoken (=used when saying goodbye to someone in a friendly way) Bye Sam! Have a good day!

slow

I. slow¹ S2 W2 /sləʊ $ sloʊ/ BrE AmE adjective (comparative slower, superlative slowest)
[Language: Old English; Origin: slaw]
1. NOT QUICK not moving, being done, or happening quickly OPP quick, fast ⇨ slowly:
The car was travelling at a very slow speed.
a slow walker
The economy faces a year of slower growth.
Take a few deep, slow breaths.
2. TAKING TOO LONG taking too long OPP fast:
Taylor was concerned at the slow progress of the investigations.
The legal system can be painfully slow (=much too slow).
slow to do something
The wound was slow to heal.
3. WITH DELAY [not before noun] if you are slow to do something, you do not do it as soon as you can or should
slow to do something
Farmers have been slow to exploit this market.
Their attitude was slow to change.
slow in doing something
He has been slow in announcing the name of his successor.
New ideas have been slow in coming.
4. LONGER TIME taking a longer time than something similar OPP fast:
We got on the slow train (=one that stops at more stations) by mistake.
5. BUSINESS if business or trade is slow, there are not many customers or not much is sold:
Business is often slow in the afternoon.
The company is experiencing slow sales.
6. CLOCK [not before noun] if a clock or watch is slow, it is showing a time earlier than the correct time OPP fast
ten minutes/five minutes etc slow
The clock is about five minutes slow.
7. NOT CLEVER not good or quick at understanding things:
Teaching assistants have time to help the slower pupils.
8. slow on the uptake not quick to understand something new:
Sometimes Tim’s a little slow on the uptake.
9. slow off the mark not quick enough at reacting to something
10. do a slow burn American English informal to slowly get angry:
Tony fumbled the ball and I could see the coach doing a slow burn.
11. slow handclap British English if a group of people give someone a slow handclap, they ↑clap their hands slowly to show their disapproval
12. a slow oven an ↑oven that is at a low temperature
13. PHOTOGRAPHY a slow film does not react to light very easily
—slowness noun [uncountable]
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THESAURUS
▪ slow not moving quickly or not doing something quickly: I was always one of the slowest runners in my class. | My computer’s really slow compared to the ones at school.
▪ gradual happening, developing, or changing slowly over a long period of time: a gradual rise in the Earth’s temperature | I’ve noticed a gradual improvement in his work.
▪ leisurely especially written moving or doing something slowly, especially because you are enjoying what you are doing and do not have to hurry: a leisurely breakfast | They walked at a leisurely pace.
▪ unhurried especially written moving or doing something in a slow and calm way, without rushing at all: She continued to listen, seeming relaxed and unhurried. | the doctor’s calm unhurried manner
▪ sluggish moving or reacting more slowly than usual, especially because of a loss of power or energy. Also used when business, sales, or the economy seem very slow: The car seems rather sluggish going uphill. | The drink was making her sluggish. | the company’s sluggish performance this year | Sales have been sluggish.
▪ lethargic moving slowly, because you feel as if you have no energy and no interest in doing anything: She woke up feeling heavy and lethargic. | His son seemed depressed and lethargic.
▪ languid literary slow and with very little energy or activity – used about people, actions, or periods of time: She lifted her hand in a languid wave. | a long languid afternoon in the middle of summer | He was pale and had rather a languid air about him.
▪ glacial literary extremely slow – used especially about the speed at which something happens: Things are changing, but at a glacial pace.

show

I. show¹ S1 W1 /ʃəʊ $ ʃoʊ/ BrE AmE verb (past tense showed, past participle shown /ʃəʊn $ ʃoʊn/)
[Language: Old English; Origin: sceawian 'to look, look at, see']
1. LET SOMEBODY SEE [transitive] to let someone see something
show somebody something
The children proudly showed me their presents.
show something to somebody
Show your ticket to the woman at the entrance.
The man grinned, showing bad teeth.
2. PROVE SOMETHING [transitive] to provide facts or information that make it clear that something is true, that something exists, or that something has happened:
Figures showed a 9% rise in inflation.
Gary has shown his faith in the club’s future by agreeing to stay on.
show (that)
Mike needed a copy of the will to show that the books had been left to him.
show somebody (that)
We have shown our critics that we can succeed.
show how
This document shows how to oppose bad decisions about new housing.
show what
She just wants a chance to show what she can do.
show somebody/something to be something
Charles showed himself to be a fine leader.
be shown to be/do something
The campaign has been shown to be a waste of money.
The new treatment has been shown to reduce the number of deaths.
studies/evidence/research etc shows
Several studies have shown that aggressive toys lead to bad behaviour.
The Polish economy began to show signs of recovery.
It just goes to show (=proves) how much people judge each other on how they look.
REGISTER
In written English, people often prefer to use indicate, which sounds more formal than show:
▪ The latest statistics indicate that the country is falling deeper into recession.
In scientific contexts, they often prefer prove or demonstrate, which sound more definite:
▪ This research demonstrates the need to treat cancer early.
3. FEELINGS/ATTITUDES/QUALITIES [transitive] to let your feelings, attitudes, or personal qualities be clearly seen OPP hide:
Think positively and show some determination.
She had learned not to show her emotions.
It was the sound a man might make when in pain but trying not to show it.
Mary showed great interest in the children.
4. EXPLAIN WITH ACTIONS [transitive] to explain to someone how to do something, by doing it yourself or using actions to help them learn
show somebody how
Show me how the gun works.
show somebody how to do something
Maureen showed Peter how to feed the young animals.
show somebody something
Can you show Lucy the way to slice onions?
5. PICTURE/MAP ETC [transitive] if a picture, map etc shows something, you can see it on the picture, map etc:
I want a photograph that shows his face.
The map shows the main rivers of the region.
6. GUIDE SOMEBODY [transitive] to go with someone and guide them to a place
show somebody to/into something
Can you show Mrs Davies to the bathroom?
show somebody out/in
I can show myself out (=out of the office or house).
show somebody something
Come on, I’ll show you the way.
7. POINT AT SOMETHING [transitive] to let someone see where a place or thing is, especially by pointing to it
show somebody where
Can you show me exactly where he fell?
8. FILM/TELEVISION [intransitive and transitive] to make a film or television programme available on a screen for people to see, or to be on a screen:
The film was shown on television last night.
The match was shown live (=could be seen on television while it was being played).
It’s now showing at cinemas across London. ⇨ ↑showing(1)
9. BE EASY TO SEE [intransitive] if something shows, it is easy to see:
His happiness showed in his face.
Her scar doesn’t show, because her hair covers it.
Stephen was worried, and it showed.
10. DIRT/MARK [transitive] if material shows the dirt or a mark, it is easy to see the dirt or mark on it:
Light-coloured clothes tend to show the dirt.
11. INCREASE/DECREASE [transitive] to have an increase or decrease in something, or a profit or loss:
The price of players is the reason why many football clubs show big losses on their balance sheets.
Recent elections have shown significant gains by right-wing groups.
12. ART/PICTURES [transitive] to put a group of paintings or other works of art in one place so that people can come and see them SYN exhibit:
Her recent sculptures are being shown at the Hayward Gallery.
The Whitney Museum was the first to show Mapplethorpe’s photographs.
13. I’ll show him/them etc spoken used to say that you will prove to someone that you are better, more effective etc than they think you are
14. have something to show for something to have something as a result of what you have been doing:
If he fails, he’ll have nothing to show for his time at school.
She had plenty of money to show for all her work.
15. show your face if you will not show your face somewhere, you will not go there because you have a good reason to feel ashamed or embarrassed about being there:
She never shows her face around here.
16. show your hand to make your true power or intentions clear, especially after you have been keeping them secret:
There were so many rumours that the company was forced to show its hand.
17. ANIMAL [transitive] to put an animal into a competition with other animals:
Do you plan to show your dogs?
18. ARRIVE [intransitive] (also show up) informal especially American English to arrive at the place where someone is waiting for you SYN turn up:
I went to meet Hank, but he never showed.
19. show somebody in a good/bad etc light if an action shows you in a good or bad light, it makes people have a good or bad opinion of you:
During an interview, you need to show yourself in the best possible light.
20. show somebody the door to make it clear that someone is not welcome and should leave
21. show (somebody) who’s boss informal to prove to someone who is threatening your authority that you are more powerful than they are:
You’ve got to show your dog who’s boss. When you say ‘Sit!’, he should sit.
22. show the way if you show the way for other people, you do something new that others then try to copy
23. show willing British English to make it clear that you are willing to do something:
He hasn’t done any cooking yet, but at least he’s shown willing.
24. show a leg! British English spoken used to tell someone to get out of bed
25. show (somebody) a clean pair of heels British English old-fashioned informal to run away very fast
26. show me the money American English spoken informal used to tell someone to give or pay you a lot of money, rather than just talk about the fact that they will give it to you
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THESAURUS
■ let someone see
▪ show to let someone see something, especially by holding it out in front of them: Everyone has to show their identity cards at the entrance to the building. | Stephanie showed us her engagement ring.
▪ flash to show something to someone very quickly: ‘We’re police’, he said, flashing his card at us. | Miranda flashed a surprised look into the mirror.
▪ let somebody have a look/take a look especially spoken to show something to someone, especially so that they can examine it, repair it etc: If the wound doesn’t get better soon, you should let the doctor take a look at it. | Mike’s good with cars – let him have a look.
▪ reveal especially written to let someone see or know about something that is usually hidden, or that you want to keep secret – often used about showing your feelings or private thoughts: Suzy looked away quickly in order not to reveal her true feelings. | He lifted the lid of the box to reveal a small snake.
▪ expose especially written to let someone see something that could not be seen before: The receding tide had exposed huge expanses of sand. | The bear opened its mouth, exposing rows of sharp teeth.
■ show someone how to do something
▪ show to explain to someone how to do something or how something works, especially by doing it yourself: Laurie’s been showing me how to snowboard. | Can I show you how the oven works?
▪ demonstrate to show how to do something or how something works – especially to a group of people: A qualified instructor will demonstrate how to use the machines properly. | There’s a meeting this afternoon to demonstrate the new software.
▪ guide/take somebody through something to show someone how to do something, or how a process happens, especially something difficult or complicated: The book guides you through the different stages of starting your own business. | A stockbroker will take you through the minefield of stocks and shares.
show somebody around (something) (also show somebody round (something) British English) phrasal verb
to go around a place with someone when they first arrive there, to show them what is interesting, useful etc:
Harrison showed her around the house.
show off phrasal verb
1. to try to make people admire your abilities, achievements, or possessions – used to show disapproval ⇨ show-off:
He couldn’t resist showing off on the tennis court.
2. show something ↔ off to show something to a lot of people because you are very proud of it:
a picture of the restaurant’s owners showing off their award
3. show something ↔ off if one thing shows off something else, it makes the other thing look especially attractive SYN complement:
The white dress showed off her dark skin beautifully.
show somebody over something phrasal verb especially British English
to guide someone through an interesting building or a house that is for sale:
Ingrid has a job showing visitors over the castle.
show up phrasal verb
1. informal to arrive, especially at the place where someone is waiting for you SYN turn up:
Seth showed up, apologising for being late.
We had 200 people show up for our seminar.
2. show something ↔ up to make it possible to see or notice something that was not clear before:
The sunlight showed up the marks on the window.
3. to be easy to see or notice:
Use a light colour which will show up on a dark background.
4. show somebody ↔ up to make someone feel embarrassed by behaving in a stupid or unacceptable way when you are with them SYN embarrass:
She says I showed her up in front of her friends when they came to the house.
II. show² S1 W1 BrE AmE noun
1. PERFORMANCE [countable] a performance for the public, especially one that includes singing, dancing, or jokes:
I enjoyed the show immensely.
The show starts at 7:30 pm.
They’ve come to town to see a Broadway show.
Perry was the star of the show. ⇨ ↑floor show, ↑roadshow
2. TV/RADIO [countable] a programme on television or on the radio:
The senator appeared on the CBS show ‘Face the Nation’.
a new television quiz show ⇨ ↑chat show, ↑game show, ↑talk show
3. COLLECTION OF THINGS TO SEE [countable] an occasion when a lot of similar things are brought together in one place so that people can come and look at them:
the Paris Boat Show
a fashion show for charity
Kelly has a show of her latest work opening shortly.
4. on show being shown to the public:
Paintings by Matisse are on show at the New York Gallery.
The designer clothes will go on show in Chicago next month.
Local antiques will be put on show in a new building especially built for the collection.
5. a show of something an occasion when someone deliberately shows a particular feeling, attitude, or quality:
I felt I should make a show of dignity.
The award will be seen as a show of support.
show of strength/force
a strong and determined show of force by the police
6. PRETENDED ACT [singular, uncountable] when you pretend to do or feel something SYN pretence
show of
a show of gratitude
Susan put on a show of regret all day.
The waiter made a show of wiping the table.
7. for show with the purpose of looking attractive or impressive rather than being useful:
He does actually play his guitar – it’s not just for show.
8. COLOURFUL SCENE [singular] an impressive scene, especially one that is very colourful SYN display
show of
a glorious show of colour in the rose garden
Maple trees put on their best show in the autumn.
9. COMPETITION [countable] a competition between similar things or animals to choose the best:
The dog show was being held in the Agricultural Hall.
10. EVENT/SITUATION [singular] informal something which is being done or organized:
We need to find someone to run the show (=be in charge).
11. put up a good/poor etc show informal to perform, play etc well or badly:
Our team put up a pretty good show, but we lost in the end.
12. let’s get this show on the road spoken used to tell people it is time to start working or start a journey
13. (jolly) good show British English old-fashioned spoken used to express your approval of something
⇨ steal the show at ↑steal¹(4)
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COLLOCATIONS (for Meaning 2)
■ ADJECTIVES/NOUN + show
▪ live (=broadcast on TV or radio as it is happening) Tonight’s show is live from Wembley Stadium.
▪ a TV/television/radio show What’s your favourite TV show?
▪ a quiz show (=in which people try to answer questions correctly) It’s the BBC’s most popular quiz show.
▪ a game show (=in which people play games or answer questions to win prizes) It’s been a popular game show for years.
▪ a chat show British English, a talk show American English (=in which famous or interesting people talk to someone about themselves) She was on the chat show to publicize her new novel.
▪ a family show (=one that is suitable for families and children to watch) It’s a real family show, with something for everyone.
▪ a news show especially AmE: the morning news show
■ verbs
▪ appear on/take part in a show (=to be a guest on a show) They were trying to persuade Daniel Radcliffe to appear on the show.
▪ host a show (also present a show British English) (=to be the person who introduces the different parts of a show, or who talks to guests) He presents his own talk show on ITV.
▪ watch a show People of all ages watch the show.
■ phrases
▪ the star of the show Very quickly, Williams became the star of the show.

love

I. love¹ S1 W1 /lʌv/ BrE AmE verb
[Word Family: adjective: ↑lovable ≠ UNLOVABLE, ↑loveless, ↑lovely, ↑loving, ↑unloved; noun: ↑love, ↑lover, loveliness., ↑lovey; verb: ↑love; adverb: ↑lovingly]
1. ROMANTIC ATTRACTION [transitive not in progressive] to have a strong feeling of ↑affection for someone, combined with sexual attraction:
I love you, Tracy.
He was the only man she had ever loved.
2. CARE ABOUT [transitive not in progressive] to care very much about someone, especially a member of your family or a close friend:
I love my grandad so much.
I’ve always loved children.
much-loved/well-loved
In 1941, her much-loved sister was killed in an accident.
Many people feel guilty after the death of a loved one.
3. LIKE/ENJOY [transitive] to like something very much or enjoy doing something very much:
I love carrots.
Jeff loves his work.
I love the way she sings that song.
Amy had always loved New York.
love doing something
I love going out to restaurants.
love to do something
We all love to talk about ourselves.
I’d love to (do something) spoken (=used to say that you would really like to do something)
‘Would you like to come swimming with us?’ ‘I’d love to.’
I’d have loved to have stayed till the end.
I’d love to know just why they did that.
4. LOYALTY [transitive not in progressive] to have a strong feeling of loyalty to your country, an institution etc:
Dad’s always loved the navy.
5. I love it! spoken used when you are amused by something, especially by someone else’s mistake or bad luck:
‘And then her boyfriend walked in and saw her kissing Ray.’ ‘I love it!’
6. sb’s going to love something spoken
a) used to say that someone will enjoy something:
Listen guys, you’re going to love this.
b) used to say that someone will not be pleased about something:
I’m going to love telling him we’ve changed our minds again.
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THESAURUS
▪ love to like someone very much and care a lot about them – used about people in your family or someone who you are sexually attracted to: I love my wife and children very much. | Have you ever said ‘I love you’ and not really meant it?
▪ adore to love and admire someone very much: When she was a child she adored her father.
▪ be in love (with somebody) to feel that you love someone and want to have a romantic relationship with them: We were both young and very much in love. | Karen was in love with a man who was much older than her.
▪ be infatuated with somebody to love someone a lot and keep thinking about them, in a way that seems silly because you do not know them very well: He became infatuated with a woman he met at a conference.
▪ have a crush on somebody to love and be sexually attracted to someone you are not having a relationship with, usually someone older: Jane had a crush on the German teacher.
▪ be crazy about somebody informal to love someone very much – used for emphasis: She’s crazy about you.
▪ be devoted to somebody to love someone very much and give them a lot of attention: He was devoted to his wife and his children.
▪ dote on somebody written to love someone very much, especially a much younger family member, and behave very kindly to them: He dotes on his grandchildren.

twenty

twen‧ty /ˈtwenti/ BrE AmE number, noun
[Language: Old English; Origin: twentig]
1. the number 20:
a small village twenty miles from Nairobi
I’m nearly twenty (=20 years old).
2. the twenties [plural] (also the 20s, the 1920s) the years from 1920 to 1929:
In the twenties the business expanded.
the early/mid/late twenties
The photograph was taken in the late twenties.
3. be in your twenties to be aged between 20 and 29
early/mid/late twenties
She was in her early twenties when I met her.
4. in the twenties if the temperature is in the twenties, it is between 20 degrees and 29 degrees
in the low/mid/high twenties
a warm day, with temperatures in the low twenties
5. [countable] a piece of paper money that is worth £20 or $20:
I offered the driver a twenty.
—twentieth adjective, pronoun:
in the twentieth century
her twentieth birthday
I’m planning to leave on the twentieth (=the 20th day of the month).

nineteen

nine‧teen /ˌnaɪnˈtiːn◂/ BrE AmE number
[Language: Old English; Origin: nigontiene, from nigon 'nine' + tien 'ten']
1. the number 19:
It was nineteen minutes past seven.
I was only nineteen (=19 years old).
2. nineteen to the dozen if you talk nineteen to the dozen, you talk very quickly and without stopping
—nineteenth adjective, pronoun:
in the nineteenth century
her nineteenth birthday
I’m planning to leave on the nineteenth (=the 19th day of the month).

eighteen

eigh‧teen /ˌeɪˈtiːn◂/ BrE AmE number
[Language: Old English; Origin: eahtatiene, from eahta 'eight' + tien 'ten']
the number 18:
At least eighteen bullets were fired.
Jim was eighteen (=18 years old).
—eighteenth adjective, pronoun:
in the eighteenth century
her eighteenth birthday
I’m planning to leave on the eighteenth (=the 18th day of the month).
 

seventeen

sev‧en‧teen /ˌsevənˈtiːn◂/ BrE AmE number
[Language: Old English; Origin: seofontiene, from seofon 'seven' + tien 'ten']
the number 17:
a group of seventeen American military officers
I left home when I was seventeen (=17 years old).
—seventeenth adjective, pronoun:
in the seventeenth century
her seventeenth birthday
I’m planning to leave on the seventeenth (=the 17th day of the month).
 

sixteen

six‧teen /ˌsɪkˈstiːn◂/ BrE AmE number
[Language: Old English; Origin: sixtiene, from six 'six' + tien 'ten']
the number 16:
sixteen years later
He moved to London when he was sixteen (=16 years old).
—sixteenth adjective, pronoun:
her sixteenth birthday
the sixteenth century
Let’s have dinner on the 16th (=the 16th day of the month).