hate
Translation
to hate, to detest
Examples
I hate doing the dishes.
I hate doing the washing-up.
She hates spiders.
She hates spiders.
He hates it when people are late.
He hates it when people are late.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to dislike (sb./sth.) intensely She hates spiders.
((-ing)) to dislike doing (sth.) I hate doing the dishes.
((it when ...)) to dislike a situation He hates it when people are late.
Similar Words
Synonyms: detest, loathe, despise; Antonyms: love, like, adore
Etymology
From Old English 'hatian', related to German 'hassen'.
Memory Tips
This is the direct opposite of 'love'. It's a very strong feeling of dislike.