hate
Translation
to hate, to detest, to loathe
Examples
She hates spiders.
She hates spiders.
I hate getting up early.
I hate getting up early.
I would hate to be late.
I would hate to be late.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to dislike (sb./sth.) intensely. She hates spiders.
((-ing)) to dislike doing (sth.). I hate getting up early.
((to-inf)) to be unwilling to do (sth.). I would hate to be late.
Similar Words
Synonyms: loathe, detest, despise; Antonyms: love, like, adore
Etymology
From Old English 'hatian', meaning 'to feel hatred for'.
Memory Tips
Think of the strong sound of 'hate' – it sounds like a sharp, negative feeling.