pine
Say it: PYNE /paɪn/ · verb
What “pine” means
To miss someone or something so much you feel sad.
More precisely: To miss or long for someone or something, often to the point of sadness.
Example: “He's been pining for his ex for months.”
When to use it
When missing someone or somewhere makes you sad over time. Usually followed by “for”, with a tender or literary tone.
It can also mean
A pine is also an evergreen tree with needles and cones.
Similar words
long, yearn, ache
Quick check
Since your closest friend moved away, you sit sadly wishing they would return. What do you do for them?
pine or grieve?
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pine
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