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The <3 emoticon means love on social media. This cute symbol is most commonly used to discuss romantic relationships, friendships, or passions when texting, tweeting, or posting. Someone may use a <3 to replace the word “love” in a sentence or to convey warm feelings for someone or something.^{[1]

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“I <3 New York City!”
“Chocolate chip cookies can make any day better <3”
“His red carpet look took my breath away! Can he be any finer? <3”
The heart emoticon expresses warmth, fondness, or attraction towards someone.

When trying to interpret the meaning behind a symbol “<3” it’s important to consider the context and history of your interactions, as well as any other clues or signals that the other person may be giving.

If you have been dating, the “<3” may be a signal of romantic interest. It could be a friendly gesture of appreciation or support from a friend or acquaintance.}

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A </3 emoticon symbolizes a broken heart. If someone is heartbroken or upset, they may post about their feelings with a </3. This symbol is a variation of the classic <3 with the / representing the splitting of a heart. Basically, it’s a simpler version of the 💔 emoji.^{[5]

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“She dumped me over the phone </3”
“My heart aches for those who lost loved ones </3”}
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A <3 emoticon with extra 3s expresses an extreme love. Rather than typing out <3<3<3<3, someone will use <3333 instead.^{[6]

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This variation is the same as using multiple heart emoticons or the 💗 emoji.

“Could you be any cuter? <333”
“I think I’m in love! <33333”}
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A <2 emoticon portrays a love that’s less than <3. If someone uses this <3 emoticon variation, chances are they’re not ready to say “I love you” just yet. Think of it like saying, “I like you.”
- “You’re pretty great too! <2”
- “Maybe we could hang out again soon <2”
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A <4 emoticon represents a love that’s bigger than <3. In other words, this variation screams, “I love you to the moon and back!” Their love is so big that the typical 3 can’t do it justice.
- “You’re my world, baby <4”
- “But really. I’m OBSESSED <4”