English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
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a regular practice or behavior, especially one that is hard to give up
"She has a habit of drinking tea every morning."
the act or style of cutting hair
"I got a haircut before the wedding."
a person whose job is to cut, style, and treat hair
"The hairdresser gave me a stylish haircut before the wedding."
a large room or building for public gatherings, events, or passage
"The graduation ceremony was held in the university hall."
the part of an object designed to be held in the hand; to deal with or manage a situation
"He could not handle the pressure of the job."
to suspend or attach something from above so that it moves freely or is supported
"She decided to hang the painting on the living room wall."
in a happy manner; with pleasure or satisfaction
"The children played happily in the garden."
the state of being happy or feeling pleasure and contentment
"True happiness comes from within."
almost not; scarcely
"She could hardly believe her eyes."
to cause injury, damage, or pain to someone or something
"Smoking can harm your lungs over time."
to dislike intensely or have a strong aversion to
"She hates waking up early in the morning."
a continuous pain in the head; something that causes worry or difficulty
"Too much screen time can give you a terrible headache."
The state of being free from illness or injury.
"Exercise is important for good health."
Being in good physical or mental condition; promoting good health.
"She follows a healthy lifestyle by exercising regularly."
the organ that pumps blood through the body; also the center of emotions
"Her heart was beating fast with excitement."
intensity of hotness; to make something warm or hot
"They heated the soup on the stove."
having great weight; difficult to lift or move
"The box was too heavy for her to carry alone."
the measurement of someone or something from base to top
"The height of the tower impressed the visitors."
an aircraft with rotating blades that can take off and land vertically
"The helicopter landed safely on the hospital roof."
giving help or being useful
"The guide was very helpful during our trip."
female chicken
"The hen laid fresh eggs in the nest."
a person admired for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities
"The firefighter became a hero after saving the child."
used to refer to a female person as the object of a verb or preposition when she is the subject
"She prepared the meal all by herself."
to put something or oneself out of sight; to conceal
"She tried to hide the letter under the pillow."
A naturally raised area of land, smaller than a mountain.
"We climbed the hill to see the sunset."
Used to emphasize that a male person does something by his own effort.
"He fixed the car himself."
the study of past events
"She is studying the history of medieval Europe."
to strike someone or something with force
"He accidentally hit the ball into the window."
an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure; a pastime or recreation
"Photography became her favorite hobby after she received a camera for her birthday."
a sport played with sticks and a ball or puck on ice or a field
"He plays hockey for the national team."
an opening, gap, or hollow place in a solid surface
"There is a hole in my shirt."
free of deceit and untruthfulness; sincere
"She is known as an honest and trustworthy person."
in a truthful, sincere, or fair way
"She spoke honestly about her mistakes."
A sweet, sticky substance made by bees from nectar.
"She likes to put honey in her tea."
very unpleasant or causing horror; extremely bad or unpleasant
"The food at that restaurant was horrible."
a warm or heated beverage consumed for refreshment or comfort
"I prefer a hot drink like tea or coffee in the morning."
used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something previously said
"The journey was long; however, it was enjoyable."
to hold someone tightly in your arms to show affection or comfort
"She hugged her friend before leaving for the airport."
extremely large in size or amount
"The stadium was filled with a huge crowd."
used to express confusion, surprise, or that you did not hear something
"Huh? What did you say?"
a person; relating to people
"Being human means having both strengths and weaknesses."
to chase and kill animals for food or sport; to search for something carefully
"The tiger hunts its prey silently in the jungle."
to move or act quickly
"She had to hurry to catch the bus."
to cause pain or injury; to feel pain
"He hurt his knee while playing football."