loved
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /lʌvd/
KK: /lʌvd/
adjective
Definition
Relating to someone or something that is cherished or deeply cared for.
Example
She is a loved member of the community.
Conversation
I finally watched that movie you loved last week!
What did you think? I found it so touching.
I really enjoyed it too; the story was so loved by the characters.
Exactly! It felt so real and relatable.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cherished
adored
valued
Antonyms
hated
despised
loathed
verb
Definition
To have strong feelings of affection for someone or something in the past.
Example
She loved her dog very much when it was alive.
Tense Forms
Past: loved
Past Participle: loved
Conversation
I really loved that movie we watched last night!
Me too! The storyline was so captivating.
I especially loved the ending; it was unexpected.
Root Explanation
Loved → It originates from the Old English 'lufian' (meaning to love), which is derived from 'lufu' (meaning love). The word 'loved' signifies the past tense of having affection or deep emotional attachment to someone or something.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word 'lufu' for love — this helps you remember that 'loved' means to have had affection or attachment.
Visually Confused Words
unloved
beloved
lored
lobed
loave
lived
glove
coved