Writers occasionally confuse 'loath' and 'loathe'. Their meanings are
related as they both relate to not liking something.
LoatheLoathe is a verb meaning
'to hate'. In fact, many consider it even stronger than 'to hate'. It can
also be translated as 'to hate intensely'.
Examples:
She will eat
just about anything, but she loathes celery.
I loved the Army as an institution and loathed every single thing it required me to do.
Loath
Loath is an adjective
meaning 'unwilling'.
Examples:
She is loath
to join, because her friends play for a rival team.
Magazines and newspapers are loath to discuss these types of deals
publicly.
At daybreak, when loathe to rise, have this thought in thy mind: I am rising for a man's work.
(should be 'loath')
Select the correct version:
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EVEN IN SPEECH
People confuse loathe and loath even when talking. Note:
Loathe ends in a soft 'th' sound. It rhymes with 'betroth'.
Loath ends in a hard 'th' sound. It rhymes with the 'oath' or 'both'.
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