The difference between Hate and Love
When used as nouns, hate means an object of hatred, whereas love means a profound and caring affection towards someone.
When used as verbs, hate means to dislike intensely or greatly, whereas love means to have a strong affection for (someone or something).
check bellow for the other definitions of Hate and Love
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Hate as a noun:
An object of hatred.
Examples:
"One of my pet hates is traffic wardens."
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Hate as a noun:
Hatred.
Examples:
"He gave me a look filled with pure hate."
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Hate as a noun (Internet slang):
Negative feedback, abusive behaviour.
Examples:
"There was a lot of hate in the comments on my [[vlog]] about Justin Bieber from his fans."
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Hate as a verb (transitive):
To dislike intensely or greatly.
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Hate as a verb (intransitive):
To experience hatred.
Examples:
"Do not fear; he who fears hates; he who hates kills.'' — attributed to Gandhi"
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Hate as a verb (informal, originally, AAVE):
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Love as a noun (uncountable):
Strong affection. A profound and caring affection towards someone. Affectionate, benevolent concern or care for other people or beings, and for their well-being. A feeling of intense attraction towards someone. A deep or abiding liking for something; an enthusiasm for something.
Examples:
"A mother’s love is not easily shaken."
"My husband’s love is the most important thing in my life."
"I have never been in love as much as I have with you."
"My love of cricket knows no bounds."
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Love as a noun (countable):
A person who is the object of romantic feelings; a darling, a sweetheart, a beloved.
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Love as a noun (colloquial, British):
Examples:
"Hello love, how can I help you?"
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Love as a noun:
A thing, activity etc which is the object of one's deep liking or enthusiasm.
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Love as a noun (euphemistic):
Sexual desire; attachment based on sexual attraction.
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Love as a noun (euphemistic):
Sexual activity.
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Love as a noun:
An instance or episode of being in love; a love affair.
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Love as a noun:
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Love as a noun:
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Love as a noun (obsolete):
A thin silk material.
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Love as a noun:
A climbing plant, Clematis vitalba.
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Love as a verb (usually, transitive, sometimes, _, intransitive):
To have a strong affection for (someone or something).
Examples:
"I love my spouse. [[I love you I love you]]!"
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Love as a verb (transitive):
To need, thrive on.
Examples:
"Mold loves moist, dark places."
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Love as a verb (transitive, colloquial):
To be strongly inclined towards something; an emphatic form of like.
Examples:
"I love walking barefoot on wet grass; I'd love to join the team; I love what you've done with your hair"
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Love as a verb (usually, transitive, sometimes, _, intransitive):
To care deeply about, to be dedicated to (someone or something).
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Love as a verb (transitive):
To derive delight from a fact or situation.
Examples:
"I love the fact that the coffee shop now offers fat-free chai latte."
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Love as a verb (transitive):
To lust for.
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Love as a verb (transitive, euphemistic):
To have sex with, (perhaps from make love.)
Examples:
"I wish I could love her all night long."
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Love as a verb (transitive, obsolete, or, UK, _, dialectal):
To praise; commend.
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Love as a verb (transitive, obsolete, or, UK, _, dialectal):
To praise as of value; prize; set a price on.
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Love as a noun (racquet sports, billiards):
Zero, no score.
Examples:
"So that’s fifteen-love to Kournikova."