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The loving family helped each other.
What does Loving mean?
Loving means showing care and affection.
Dictionary definition
Showing care, kindness, and affection.
Example sentences
Loving in a sentence
medium
A loving note can make someone feel supported.
hard
The story used loving actions to show the close bond between the characters.
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Practice 1
What does loving mean?
The correct sentence uses loving in context.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to loving?
Caring is close in meaning to loving.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym or strong contrast for loving?
Uncaring contrasts with loving.
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Loving
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luhv · ing · strongest beat: luhv
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WordLoving.
Partadjective.
MeaningLoving means showing care and affection.
ExampleExample: The loving family helped each other.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- luhv · ing
- Strongest beat
- luhv
- Ending
- ing
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on luhv.
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Synonyms
Words like Loving
caringCaring means showing concern and kindness.
affectionateAffectionate means showing warmth and care.
Antonyms
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Word family
Loving word family
Base word
loving
adjective
loving
Base form.
noun
love
A strong feeling of care or affection.
adverb
lovingly
In a caring and affectionate way.
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Hint for students
Loving means showing love, care, and kindness toward someone or something.
Common mix-up
Loving is not the same as liking. Liking can be small or casual; loving shows deeper care or affection.
Try it in class or at home
Write one sentence that shows loving without using the word loving. Model sentence: She tucked the blanket around her little brother and smiled warmly. Clue words: tucked the blanket, little brother, smiled warmly. Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show care, warmth, or affection?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The loving parent waited patiently and gave the child a hug." Why does loving fit better than strict?
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