Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Love”
Love means to have strong feelings of affection for a person, animal, or thing that you care about deeply.
Word Family of Love
Some English words keep the same spelling as a noun and a verb. Context tells you which form is being used.
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- I love my family more than anything in the world. A1
- She loves to play tennis every Saturday morning. A1
- Many poets have written about loving someone unconditionally throughout history. B1
Origin and Word Formation of Love
From Old English 'lufu', related to Sanskrit 'lubh' (to desire).
Love is expressed differently across cultures; the verb is universal but cultural context matters.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Love
Wrong: I love to playing soccer every weekend.
Correct: I love playing soccer every weekend.
After 'love', use the gerund form directly, not 'to' + gerund.
Wrong: She loved to lived in Paris when she was young.
Correct: She loved to live in Paris when she was young.
Use base verb after 'to' (infinitive), not past tense.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Love
What are the word forms of “love”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “love”?
“love” is primarily a verb. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Can “love” be both a noun and a verb?
Yes. Some words keep the same spelling across parts of speech; the surrounding sentence shows the function.
Where does “love” come from?
From Old English 'lufu', related to Sanskrit 'lubh' (to desire).