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love
Verb
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When someone loves another person, they feel good about the person and want the person to be happy.
I love Colin.
Mothers love their children very deeply.
love
Noun
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The feeling of loving someone and caring for them.
Is my love for him a real love that will last a long time?
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The feeling of liking something very much.
I love the simple English Wikipedia.
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A tennis player who has scored love has a score of zero.
(From a sports commentator) Fifteen-love!
me
Pronoun
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You use me instead of your name, to refer to yourself.
This is my book. It belongs to me.
if
Preposition
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If is used in a condition:
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# When something will cause something else
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#: If it rains, I will get wet.
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# When a condition is not true
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#: I'd prefer it if you took your shoes off.
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# although
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#: He was a great friend, if a little strange.
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# When ... occurs (a programming statement).
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#: If A, then B, else C.
if
Subordinator
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If is used to report questions and things that are unknown.
She asked if they had arrived yet.
I don't know if I want to go or not.
if
Noun
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If is a conditional situation.
There are many ifs we need to consider before we start on the plan.
you
Pronoun
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Used instead of the name of the person being spoken to; it is a second-person pronoun.
You are my best friend.
Can I go to the shops with you?
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Used to talk about anyone.
You have to be 18 years old to see that film.
She has problems with her eyes, and can't see you properly.
you
Determinative
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Used before a word that means the person or people someone is talking to.
You guys can leave now.
dare
Verb
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If you dare to do something, you have the courage to do it, even if you are afraid.
The President dared to make an unpopular decision.
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If you dare someone to do something, you challenge them to do something that is a risk, or even dangerous.
I dare you to climb that tree.
dare
Verb
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If you daren't do something, you are afraid to do it.
I daren't tell my parents what happened. They'll be very cross.
Dare he risk crossing the woods at night?
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If you ask "How dare he?", you are saying that the person has done something wrong.
How dare you come in here without knocking?
dare
Noun
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A dare is a challenge to somebody.
He never says "No" to a dare.