The boy loved to read.

Meaning: This sentence describes a boy who enjoys reading books or other written materials.

Choice of Words: Boy refers to a young male child. Loved is the past tense of love, and it means to have a strong affection or fondness for someone or something. Read means to look at and understand written or printed material.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The girl loved to read books about faraway lands.
• He loved to read books.
• The girl loved to read stories.
• He loved to read books about dinosaurs and space.
• She loved to read it.
• He loved to read stories.
• The children loved to read it together.
• The girl loved to read books about history.
• She loved to sit in her rocking chair and read books.
• The girl loved to read stories to the dog.