# hates

Pronunciation: say "HAYTS" /heɪts/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present indicative of hate. — third-person singular simple present indicative of hate
   - Simple: The form of hate used in the present with he, she, it, or a singular noun such as the dog or water.
   - _He hates being interrupted during his morning routine._
   - _The cat hates loud noises and hides whenever the vacuum runs._

## Noun

2. Plural of hate. — plural of hate
   - Simple: Plural of hate. Use this when talking about more than one strong dislike.
   - _The columnist devoted a whole page to her petty hates._
   - _His likes and hates were obvious to everyone around him._

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