![]() ![]() Both loath and loathe may be traced back to the Old English word lath (“hostile, loathsome”). The difference between loath and loathe is fairly straightforward, and the correct way to use them is within the grasp of anyone who cares to learn it, even if you are over the age of 14.īefore we dive into that difference, a quick word on the history of each. The apostrophe is a treacherous syntactical fen, with its function, and the rules governing its use, shifting repeatedly over the centuries. However! Apostrophes and loathing are not equivalent. For example: "No wonder my child loathes his food I'm loath to try it myself." ![]() 'Loath' is an adjective 'loathe' is a verb. ![]()
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