What is the difference between "dislike" and "can't stand"?
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
Both "dislike" and "can't stand" have very similar meanings; to hate, loathe, detest. However, "can't stand" has a harsher and stronger meaning of hatred than dislike does. If you "can't stand" someone, it means that you really hate being around that person and try to avoid that person as best as you can. Here are a few example sentences of both being used. Ex: Ugh, I can't stand him. He is so rude to everyone. Ex: I dislike eating carrots. Ex: She is someone that I cannot stand. Ex: She dislikes cats.