- Luv is a non-standard spelling of the word love.
- Love today is mainly used to express affection on a smaller scale than love.
Is there a difference between telling someone you love them and telling someone you love them? Apparently there is, and that is why the word “love” is very convenient, especially for young people.
The Meaning of Luv
Luv is a non-standard way of writing the word “love”. It has been in use since at least 1825, and can be used both informally and to refer to how the word love is pronounced in certain dialects.
How to Use Luv
While you can use luv to express your affection for someone, it feels like it doesn’t carry the same weight as spelling love. On the spectrum of emotions, luv is somewhere between likeness and love.
For capital letters, luv should be capitalized in the same way as love. You may want to avoid using luv in formal writing, unless you are trying to represent a typical dialect pronunciation.
Examples
- I love kittens.
- Can I have another drink, honey?
- Sean really likes the boy; she loves him.
- Not sure I love you, but I love you.