valentine

CEFRA1

/ˈvaləntaɪn/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A person you love or a card sent on Valentine's Day.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A person to whom a valentine is given or from whom it is received, especially on February 14th.

Examples

  • I'll stop giving them chocolate on Valentine's Day.

  • It is a silly practice for non-Christians to send chocolates on St. Valentine's Day.

At a glance

Sits at A1 on the CEFR scale

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Parts of speech
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Synonyms
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Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Saint Valentine, a 3rd-century Christian martyr.

  2. An expression of affection, especially romantic affection, usually in the form of greeting card, gift, or message given the object of one's affection, especially on February 14th.

More examples

In context

  • She enclosed a little dark chocolate in her valentine.

  • Such an extravagant valentine was unexpected.

  • Won't you be my valentine?

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Saint Valentine's Day (“day of celebration of romantic love”).