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I dislike very loud noises.
What does Dislike mean?
Dislike means not like.
Dictionary definition
To not like someone or something, or a feeling of not liking something.
Example sentences
Dislike in a sentence
medium
A character's dislike of rules can create conflict in a story.
hard
It is okay to dislike a food, but it is still polite to speak respectfully.
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What does dislike mean?
Dislike means to not like someone or something.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses dislike correctly?
This sentence uses dislike to mean not like.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of dislike?
Enjoy means like or take pleasure in something, which is the opposite of dislike.
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Dislike
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dis · lyk · strongest beat: lyk
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WordDislike.
Partverb, noun.
MeaningDislike means not like.
ExampleExample: I dislike very loud noises.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- dis · lyk
- Strongest beat
- lyk
- Ending
- lyk
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on lyk.
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Synonyms
Words like Dislike
not likeA simple phrase with the same meaning.
disapprove ofUse when dislike includes judgment or disagreement.
Antonyms
Opposite words
likeUse when someone enjoys or approves of something.
enjoyUse when someone takes pleasure in something.
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Word family
Dislike word family
Base word
dislike
verb
dislikes
Does not like now or often.
verb
disliked
Did not like in the past.
verb
disliking
Not liking now.
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Hint for students
Dislike means not like.
Common mix-up
Dislike is not the same as like. Dislike means dislike means not like.
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Read this model sentence: A character's dislike of rules can create conflict in a story. Clue words: character's, rules, create. Underline clue words that show why dislike fits instead of like. Now write one new sentence that shows dislike without using the word dislike. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show dislike?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "A character's dislike of rules can create conflict in a story." Why does dislike fit better than like?
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