Loved

Pronunciation: /lʌvd/

Definitions of loved

verb an action word that expresses a state of being or an occurrence, in this case, 'loved' is the past tense of the verb 'love'

Example Sentences

A1 I loved playing with my dog when I was a child.

A2 She loved the movie so much that she watched it three times.

B1 He loved to travel and explore new cultures.

B2 The couple loved each other deeply and had been together for over 20 years.

C1 She loved the challenge of solving complex problems in her job.

C2 The artist's work was loved by critics and fans alike for its innovative style.

Examples of loved in a Sentence

formal She was deeply loved by her family and friends for her kind nature.

informal I've always loved spending time with you, you're so much fun.

slang I loved that concert, it was lit!

figurative His words were like a warm embrace, a reminder of how much he was loved.

Grammatical Forms of loved

• past tense: loved
• plural: loved
• comparative: more loved
• superlative: most loved
• present tense: love
• future tense: will love
• perfect tense: have loved
• continuous tense: loving
• singular: loved
• positive degree: loved
• infinitive: to love
• gerund: loving
• participle: loved

Origin and Evolution of loved

First Known Use: 0900 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'loved' originated from the Old English word lufod, which comes from the Proto-Germanic word lubojanan.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'loved' has retained its meaning of deep affection and attachment, but its usage has expanded to include romantic love as well.