hate
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /heɪt/
KK: /heɪt/
intransitive verb
Definition
To have a strong feeling of dislike or aversion towards someone or something.
Example
I hate waiting in long lines at the store.
Tense Forms
Past: hated
Past Participle: hated
Conversation
I really hate waiting in long lines at the grocery store.
I know, right? It feels like it takes forever sometimes.
Exactly! I just hate how unproductive it feels.
Yeah, I'd rather be doing anything else during that time.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
loathe
despise
abhor
Antonyms
love
admire
cherish
noun
Definition
A strong feeling of dislike or animosity towards someone or something.
Example
His hate for injustice drives him to fight for equality.
Conversation
I really hate when people are late to meetings.
Me too! It's so frustrating to wait around.
It's definitely one of my biggest pet hates in life.
transitive verb
Definition
To have a strong feeling of dislike or aversion towards someone or something.
Example
She hates waking up early in the morning.
Tense Forms
Past: hated
Past Participle: hated
Conversation
I really hate doing laundry on weekends.
I totally get that! It feels like such a waste of time.
Exactly! I wish I could just relax instead.
Root Explanation
The word 'hate' originates from Old English 'hatian', meaning to hate or to be hostile. It is related to the Proto-Germanic '*hatwō', which also means to hate or to be angry.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English 'hatian' which means to feel hostility — that's why 'hate' means to have strong negative feelings towards someone or something.
Visually Confused Words
hiate
haste
hat
ate
unhate
hypate
humate
hecate