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i hate swimming vs i hate to swim

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey the same meaning, but 'I hate swimming' is more commonly used in everyday language. 'I hate to swim' sounds slightly more formal.

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i hate swimming

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a simple statement expressing a dislike for the activity of swimming.

Examples:

I hate swimming in cold water.
She hates swimming laps at the pool.
They hate swimming in the ocean.
He hates swimming competitively.
We hate swimming in crowded pools.

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Last updated: November 28, 2024

Mar 1, 2023 ... I hate swimming. Don't take my hatred lightly. I really do dislike my own sport. All anyone ever hears out of my mouth are the disservices ...
Jan 7, 2022 ... I hate swimming! First playthrough and I'm just wrapping up in Novigrad for now. I'm slightly dreading going to Skellige as I know it's ...
Jul 27, 2018 ... I hate swimming. I think the hatred started about 5th grade when I guess I just lost hope in being able to swim.
Sep 8, 2015 ... I hate swimming so much it makes me want to kill myself. It has consumed my life and I want out. How do I get my parents to do something ...
Oct 13, 2018 ... I hate swimming. The act itself is unnatural. Humans are just not built to spend long periods of time submerged in water, holding their breath.
Jan 10, 2021 ... Originally Answered: I hate swimming but I don't want to quit because I love all my friends there. What should I do? ·. Quit. Don't even ...
Feb 1, 2015 ... I'm in the “I hate swimming” category. I was a cyclist first, then switched to running only. At 6'0" and 142 pounds, I decided that I wanted ...
Jun 4, 2017 ... Open in App. Sign In. I hate swimming but I don't want to quit because I love all my friends there. What should I do? All related (35).
Jan 7, 2012 ... I hate swimming baths in the UK. I hate being so undressed in public, I hate getting my hair wet, I hate the way your socks get wet when you're nearly dressed.
Feb 15, 2024 ... I hate swimming. I know how to swim. I'm not great, but I can cross a pool and tread water and float and all the other basics.

Alternatives:

I dislike swimming
I can't stand swimming
I detest swimming
I loathe swimming
I have an aversion to swimming

i hate to swim

This phrase is correct but slightly more formal than 'I hate swimming'.

This phrase also expresses a dislike for the activity of swimming, but it may sound a bit more formal or literary compared to 'I hate swimming'.

Examples:

She hates to swim in the lake.
He hates to swim in the early morning.
They hate to swim long distances.
I hate to swim alone.
We hate to swim in the rain.

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Last updated: November 28, 2024

Jan 10, 2021 ... I hate to swim should I quit? All related (45).
Dec 8, 2015 ... Are my choices the same for "dislike"? ( It may be just a personal preference but I rarely say: "I dislike to swim." - "I hate to swim", sure.) ...
Jun 4, 2017 ... I hate to swim should I quit? As a kid, I hated swimming. I would cry when my parents dragged me to the pool for basic safety lessons. They ...
Mar 25, 2021 ... ... I hate to swim. ⁣ ⁣ 4. I'm Norwegian and we carry on the tradition of making Lefse which has zero nutritional value but is delicious ...
Feb 6, 2020 ... I hate to swim. Sort of begs the question: why are we doing this sport? If we are saying those words, what are we doing? If we hate any part ...
Sep 13, 2017 ... I hate to swim alone, but I always look forward to this social hour and my body feels so much better afterwards. And lastly, I like to spin ...
May 26, 2007 ... I hate to swim. I hate to put on a swimsuit, and not being a good swimmer, I don't feel confident in the water. This summer Little Brother ...
Oct 6, 2005 ... I hate to run. I hate to swim. ... are the same kind of OK. timpeac. Senior Member. England. English (England). Oct 7, 2005 · #8. panjandrum ...
Sep 21, 2010 ... But I hate to swim the "to" and "from" distance eight times. On the other hand, burning calories (with air) keeps you warm and the bum toned ...

Alternatives:

I dislike swimming
I can't stand swimming
I detest swimming
I loathe swimming
I have an aversion to swimming

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