The little boy looked both ways before crossing the street.
Meaning: This sentence describes a safety precaution taken by a young boy before crossing the street, which is to look in both directions to ensure it's safe to cross.
Choice of Words: Little boy is a young male child. Looked means to direct one's eyes in a particular direction. Both ways means in two directions. Crossing means moving from one side of a road or street to the other.
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