The point, ' Ms. Conyers continued, "is that no word had one specific definition. Maybe in the dictionary, but not in real life.

Sarah Dessen
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The point of this quote is that no word has a single definition. The word "love" is used to describe a wide variety of different feelings. Regardless of the word being used, each person has their own interpretation. This means that the way that our language is used can change based on what is being said or written.

In some cases, the word may have a different meaning from one person to the next. For example, if an author wrote about a female character, they might use the word "love" to describe a strong sense of loyalty and a desire for a secure family. However, another person reading this same book might interpret it as a romantic relationship between two people who share a deep sense of attraction and affection for one another.

Source: Lock And Key

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