I like to read books in my free time.

Meaning: This means that I enjoy reading books when I have time to relax.

Choice of Words: Like means to enjoy or be interested in something. Read means to look at and understand the meaning of written or printed words. Books are written or printed works of literature, usually on a specific subject. Free time is time when you are not working or doing other duties. When you put them together, "Like to read books in my free time" means I enjoy or am interested in looking at and understanding the meaning of written or printed works of literature, usually on a specific subject, during the time when I am not working or doing other duties.

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I enjoy reading books when I have nothing else to do.

Meaning: This means that you like to read books when you have free time. It's like saying, I like to read books when I don't have to do anything else.

Choice of Words: Enjoy is a verb that means to take pleasure in something. Reading is the act of looking at and understanding written words. Books are written works that are usually printed on paper and bound together. When is a conjunction that introduces a dependent clause. Nothing means not anything. Else means other things. To is a preposition that indicates direction or purpose. Do is a verb that means to perform an action. When you put them together, "I enjoy reading books when I have nothing else to do" means that you like to read books when you don't have anything else to do.

Reading books is my favorite way to relax.

Meaning: This means that you like to read books to relax. It's like saying, I like to read books to make myself feel less stressed.

Choice of Words: Reading is the act of looking at and understanding written words. Books are written works that are usually printed on paper and bound together. Is is a verb that indicates a state of being. My is a possessive adjective that indicates ownership. Favorite means most liked. Way means a manner or method. To is a preposition that indicates direction or purpose. Relax means to make or become less tense or anxious. When you put them together, "Reading books is my favorite way to relax" means that you like to read books to make yourself less tense or anxious.

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