I hate to eat vs I hate eating

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I hate to eat' is used when expressing a general dislike for the action of eating, while 'I hate eating' is used to convey a dislike for the ongoing or repeated act of eating.

Last updated: April 12, 2024 • 1563 views

I hate to eat

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express a general dislike for the action of eating.

Examples:

I hate to eat broccoli.
I hate to eat when I'm not hungry.

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(I) hate to eat and run. Cliché an apology made by someone who must leave a social event soon after eating. Bill: Well, I hate to eat and run, ...
(I) hate to eat and run. Cliché an apology made by someone who must leave a social event soon after eating. Bill: Well, I hate to eat and run, ...
Translations in context of "I hate to eat" in English-French from Reverso Context: I do and I hate to eat alone.
Feb 23, 2019 - These zombie cookies from @yumecookies are SO cool, I hate to eat them. (But I did ) #royalicing #decoratedcookies #sugarcookies ...
Hi, For Example: I hate eating my breakfast at home. I hate to eat my breakfast at home. I like dancing. I like to dance.
I hate to eat vegetables and fruits. Eventually, I realize that what I hate the most about eating vegetables is the taste which is usually bitter.

Alternatives:

I dislike eating
I can't stand eating

I hate eating

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to convey a dislike for the ongoing or repeated act of eating.

Examples:

I hate eating alone.
I hate eating fast food every day.

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Feb 25, 2020 ... I hate eating. I don't know what's wrong with me, I can't seem to find anyone else who feels the same way. I used to be obsessed with losing ...
Oct 20, 2008 ... I hate food and I hate eating. It's not because I think I'm fat or that I need to lose weight. In fact I want to gain weight!...
Why do I hate eating with other people? 6,650 Views · Why does a person call the food delicious? Why does he not want to eat the same food every time?
Jul 3, 2022 ... Meet me inside — I hate eating al fresco. Give me air conditioning and comfortable chairs. Dining outdoors is overrated ...
I hate eating food for some reason. I haven't eaten in four days; is there a reason why I suddenly don't like eating? 14,023 Views.
Aug 25, 2016 ... “I hate eating,” the Redskins linebacker told me this summer. “It's really hard. I'm never hungry, so I've got to just open and close my ...
Translations in context of "I hate eating" in English-French from Reverso Context: I hate eating where I work. It's embarrassing.

Alternatives:

I can't stand to eat
I detest eating

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