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.


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  1. 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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  2. Love interest as a noun (film, literature, specifically):

    A romantic relationship; a romance. A romantic plot or subplot in a film or book.

  1. Lover as a noun:

    One who loves and cares for another person in a romantic way; a sweetheart, love, soulmate, boyfriend, or girlfriend.

  2. Lover as a noun:

    A sexual partner, especially one with whom someone is having an affair.

  3. Lover as a noun:

    A person who loves something.

    Examples:

    "a lover of fine wines"

    "a lover of his country"

  4. Lover as a noun (West Country, with "my"):

    Examples:

    "All right, me lover?"

  1. Lover as a noun:

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