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trinity122

#563625 Mon, 08 Sep 08 05:23 AM

Hi!!
Is 'dislike' a very common word or not?
I guess it's not often used in talking except an expression, 'likes and dislikes'.
What is the truth?
Thank you,' ciao (:D) Big Smile

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Clive

#563629 Mon, 08 Sep 08 05:36 AM

Hi,

Try searching Google for the word 'dislike'. Then ask us again, please, if you still have any questions.

Best wishes, Clive

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trinity122

#563638 Mon, 08 Sep 08 06:18 AM

Thank you for your answer, Clive.
I'm sorry my English is poor.
I was just wondering the word 'dislike' is high frequency word or not in conversations of native English speakers.
For example, do you often say, like, 'I dislike snakes.' 'I dislike horror movies.'
I think 'I don't like snakes.' or ' I hate horror movies.' are more natural than 'dislike'. Is it my mistake?
Could you tell me?

Thank you.
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Feebs11

#563743 Mon, 08 Sep 08 01:19 PM

All these verbs will be used. They are commonly found in spoken English.

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Grammar Geek

#563758 Mon, 08 Sep 08 01:43 PM

In the US, you are FAR more likely to hear someone say "I don't like horror movies" than "I dislike horror movies." However, "don't like" can be neutral. You would use the form "dislike" to emphasize that you would want to avoid something.

A: Do you want to go see Saw VII?
B: Not really. I don't really like horror movies.
A: Well, I want to see it. You don't really care for them or you REALLY don't like them?
B: I mean I dislike them. You'll have to find someone else to go with.

A: Do you want Chinese or pizza tonight?
B: Let's get pizza. I don't like Chinese very much.
A: Oh darn. I had my heart set on Chinese? Could you live with it?
B: I should have been more clear. I dislike Chinese food.

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Barbara, who answers in American English.

Clive

#563782 Mon, 08 Sep 08 03:11 PM

Hi again,
I agree with GG that 'I don't like . . . ' is much more common in speech.

You can strengthen the phrase, too, by saying things like 'I really don't like Chinese food'. I also commonly hear people saying things like 'I hate Chinese food'.

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trinity122

#564803 Thu, 11 Sep 08 05:45 AM

Thank you very much for your answers (:D) Big Smile

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