loved one

noun

a close or cherished relation: to mourn the loss of our loved ones.

Origin:
1860–65

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loved one
noun
a person who you love, usually a member of your family

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Loved one is always a great word to know.

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Researchers often distinguish between envy and the jealousy you feel by, say,

seeing a loved one flirt at a party.

Yet if your loved one is in the military, reconnecting with him or her may be a

long time away.

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