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# loved one

phrase (noun phrase: a loved one, loved ones)

«loved one» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

1. (euphemism, jargon) a person who has died, in funeral-industry talk («your loved one»).
2. (literal) a family member or close friend.

### In the lessons

Funeral homes and hospitals use it to speak gently to families. In everyday talk it simply means someone you love. Register: polite, jargon; all regions.

### Examples

- Funeral director: We will take care of your loved one.
- Spend time with your loved ones.
- News: Families searched for their loved ones after the earthquake.
- Chat: hug your loved ones tonight
- Hospital: Visitors may see their loved ones until eight o'clock.
- We remember loved ones we have lost.

### Note

In a funeral home, «your loved one» means the dead person; elsewhere it means someone alive and dear. Plain words: the dead person / someone dear.