Is the word 'love' a noun or a verb?

Most women I've been with, when I ask this, have said that it's a noun.

Most men I've known, when I ask this, have said it's a verb.

So, when you first meet, and begin getting to know someone you're attracted to, is the attraction mental or physical? For me it's a bit of both but, if I'm going to go so far as to use the 'love' word, it's because I love their body and how they use it.

 

I would have to say verb.
That's what the song says.

 

Many words can be both, it depends on the sentence.

- Captain Obvious

 

It's both a noun and a verb, obviously. When I love someone it's because they have an inner light that I can appreciate. I've never loved a body in my life.

 

Although controversial as to whether it is the correct use of the English language, it can sometimes be seen used as an adjective.

For example, Love Birds, some people would say that it should be written as Lovebirds and 'love' is simply part on the noun.
Love Triangle. no such triangle exits in physics or mathematics, so is the term simply a slang expression.???

No wonder that people from other countries struggle with English.

 

Its a rose ! But you better not pick it

 

most people you've asked aren't very smart.

 

I love you. verb and a noun.

love.

 

Love is both a noun and a verb
it's universal
it matters

 

I disagree with all of you I think it is a prefix




To a broken heart

 

Its probably all you need !

 

Probably both - it can be a feeling and also an action.

 

I agree both a feeling/emotion as well as a action but by expressing an action the love becomes a verb............
oh, I am getting confused
but by sending LOVE, it is now an abstract noun

despite the heart breaks...love is worth it or the chance at love

 

English has two grammars, one vague and one explicit, empowering anything to be treated as both a noun and a verb, depending upon the contextual vagueness of the context in which it is used.

 

It's all about the Context of intended delivery and therefore variable

 

To me, it’s clearly a verb- it’s an action! You know love when you actually see it. Some people say they love someone, or love what they’re doing but never really show it in their actions. Some never say it, but you can see it clearly in everything they do and the energy you just feel from being around them.

 

In a lot of cases it's a lie.

 

I've heard the same question applied to the word "pork".