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Valentine vs Val - What's the difference?

valentine | val |

As proper nouns the difference between valentine and val

is that valentine is Saint ValentineVal is a given name, a short form of Valentine and Valerius.

As a noun valentine

is an expression of affection, especially romantic affection, usually in the form of greeting card, gift, or message given to a person the object of affection, especially on February 14th.

valentine

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • An expression of affection, especially romantic affection, usually in the form of greeting card, gift, or message given to a person the object of affection, especially on February 14th.
    • Such an extravagant valentine was unexpected.
  • A person to whom a valentine is given or received, especially on February 14th.
    • Won't you be my valentine ?

    Related terms

    * Valentine's Day

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    * English eponyms

    val

    Translingual

    Abbreviation

    (Abbreviation) (head)
  • IUPAC 3-letter abbreviation of valine
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