dislike · verb T /dɪsˈlɑɪk/
Word family
Nouns: like, likes, liking, likeness, likelihood, dislike
Adjectives: likeable, likely
Verbs: like, dislike
Adverbs: like, likely, -like
dislike
B1 to not like someone or something
Dictionary examples:
Why do you dislike her so much?
I dislike walking and I hate the countryside.
Learner example:
I generally prefer reading newspapers, but I don't dislike books. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Italian)
dislike · noun /dɪsˈlɑɪk/
Word family
Nouns: like, likes, liking, likeness, likelihood, dislike
Adjectives: likeable, likely
Verbs: like, dislike
Adverbs: like, likely, -like
likes and dislikes
B1 things that you do and do not like
Dictionary example:
What are your top five likes and dislikes?
Learner example:
The teacher asked about our families, friends, [and] likes and dislikes and [then] the lesson finished. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Spanish)
dislike
B2 U or no plural when you do not like someone or something
Dictionary example:
a dislike of cold weather
Learner example:
The main reason for my dislike is that it's so unnatural. (First Certificate in English; B2; Dutch)
