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Loathe the error: why "to loath" doesn't work
Lloyd Cooper 21/10/2024, 23:14English.me team member
What kind of error is it?
It's a spelling error. The correct spelling of the verb is "to loathe", not "to loath".
Why do people make this mistake?
People often mistakenly drop the "e" in "loathe", confusing it with the adjective "loath", which means unwilling or reluctant.
What is correct?
The correct form of the verb is "to loathe", which means to feel intense dislike or disgust for something or someone.
Examples of correct usage
- I loathe doing the dishes.
- She absolutely loathes when people are late.
- They seemed to loathe each other.
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