Fond vs. Love
Difference Between Fond and Love
Fondadjective
Having a liking or affection (for).
Lovenoun
(uncountable) Strong affection.
Fondadjective
Affectionate.
a fond farewella fond mother or wifeLovenoun
A profound and caring affection towards someone.
A mother’s love is not easily shaken.My husband’s love is the most important thing in my life.Fondadjective
Indulgent.
I have fond grandparents who spoil me.Lovenoun
Affectionate, benevolent concern or care for other people or beings, and for their well-being.
Fondadjective
Outlandish; foolish; silly.
Your fond dreams of flying to Jupiter have been quashed by the facts of reality.Lovenoun
A feeling of intense attraction towards someone.
I have never been in love as much as I have with you.Fondadjective
(obsolete) Foolish; simple; weak.
Lovenoun
A deep or abiding liking for something; an enthusiasm for something.
My love of cricket knows no bounds.Fondadjective
(obsolete) Doted on; regarded with affection.
Lovenoun
(countable) A person who is the object of romantic feelings; a darling, a sweetheart, a beloved.
Fondverb
(obsolete) To have a foolish affection for, to be fond of.
Lovenoun
A term of friendly address, regardless of feelings.
Hello love, how can I help you?Fondverb
(obsolete) To caress; to fondle.
Lovenoun
A thing, activity, etc which is the object of one's deep liking or enthusiasm.
Fondnoun
The background design in lace-making.
Lovenoun
(euphemistic) Sexual desire; attachment based on sexual attraction.
Fondnoun
(cooking) Brown residue in pans from cooking meats and vegetables.
He used the fond to make a classic French pan sauce.Lovenoun
(euphemistic) Sexual activity.
Fondnoun
(information science) A group of records having shared provenance.
Lovenoun
An instance or episode of being in love; a love affair.
Fondnoun
(obsolete) Foundation; bottom; groundwork.
Lovenoun
Used as the closing, before the signature, of a letter, especially between good friends or family members, or by the young.
Fondnoun
(obsolete) Fund, stock, or store.
Lovenoun
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Fondadjective
having or displaying warmth or affection;
affectionate childrencaring parentsa fond embracefond of his nephewa tender glancea warm embraceLovenoun
(obsolete) A thin silk material.
Fondadjective
extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent;
adoring grandparentsdeceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captainhopelessly spoiled by a fond motherLovenoun
A climbing plant, Clematis vitalba''.
Fondadjective
absurd or silly because unlikely;
fond hopes of becoming Presidentfond fanciesLovenoun
(racquet sports) Zero, no score.
So that’s fifteen-love to Kournikova.Fondadjective
(followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for;
fond of chocolatepartial to horror moviesLoveverb
To have a strong affection for (someone or something).
I love my spouse.I love you!Loveverb
(transitive) To need, thrive on.
Mold loves moist, dark places.Loveverb
To be strongly inclined towards something; an emphatic form of like.
I love walking barefoot on wet grass;I'd love to join the team;I love what you've done with your hairLoveverb
To care deeply about, to be dedicated to (someone or something).
Loveverb
(transitive) To derive delight from a fact or situation.
I love the fact that the coffee shop now offers fat-free chai latte.Loveverb
(transitive) To lust for.
Loveverb
To have sex with, (perhaps from make love.)
I wish I could love her all night long.Loveverb
To praise; commend.
Loveverb
To praise as of value; prize; set a price on.
Lovenoun
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection;
his love for his workchildren need a lot of loveLovenoun
any object of warm affection or devotion;
the theater was her first lovehe has a passion for cock fightingLovenoun
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
Lovenoun
a deep feeling of sexual desire and attraction;
their love left them indifferent to their surroundingsshe was his first loveLovenoun
a score of zero in tennis or squash;
it was 40 loveLovenoun
sexual activities (often including sexual intercourse) between two people;
his lovemaking disgusted herhe hadn't had any love in monthshe has a very complicated love lifeLoveverb
have a great affection or liking for;
I love French foodShe loves her boss and works hard for himLoveverb
get pleasure from;
I love cookingLoveverb
be enamored or in love with;
She loves her husband deeplyLoveverb
have sexual intercourse with;
This student sleeps with everyone in her dormAdam knew EveWere you ever intimate with this man?
