Basic

hate

/heɪt/

hate heɪt

English Definition

v. to have a strong dislike for someone or something

中文释义

憎恨

Significado en Español

odiar

한국어 뜻

미워하다, 증오하다

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

ghét, căm ghét

Example Sentence

I hate waiting in long lines.

我讨厌排长队。

Synonyms

detest loathe despise

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “hate”:

A admire
B cherish
C despise
D adore

Show answer

C — despise. “hate” means v. to have a strong dislike for someone or something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

She began to ______ the cruel way the man treated his poor old dog.

A adore
B cherish
C hate
D enjoy

Show answer

C — hate. “hate” means v. to have a strong dislike for someone or something

Common questions about “hate”

What does “hate” mean?

hate — v. to have a strong dislike for someone or something. In Chinese: 憎恨.

How do you pronounce “hate”?

hate is pronounced /heɪt/. It breaks into 1 syllable: hate.

How do you use “hate” in a sentence?

I hate waiting in long lines. (我讨厌排长队。)

What are synonyms for “hate”?

detest, loathe, despise — all close in meaning to hate (v. to have a strong dislike for someone or something).

Is “hate” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. hate appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

Progress / 学习进度

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Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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