The difference between Love interest and Lover
When used as nouns, love interest means especially of a character in film or literature: one who is of interest as a (potential) partner in love, whereas lover means one who loves and cares for another person in a romantic way.
check bellow for the other definitions of Love interest and Lover
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Love interest as a noun:
Especially of a character in film or literature: one who is of interest as a (potential) partner in love.
Examples:
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Love interest as a noun (film, literature, specifically):
A romantic relationship; a romance. A romantic plot or subplot in a film or book.
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Lover as a noun:
One who loves and cares for another person in a romantic way; a sweetheart, love, soulmate, boyfriend, or girlfriend.
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Lover as a noun:
A sexual partner, especially one with whom someone is having an affair.
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Lover as a noun:
A person who loves something.
Examples:
"a lover of fine wines"
"a lover of his country"
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Lover as a noun (West Country, with "my"):
Examples:
"All right, me lover?"
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Lover as a noun: