Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/hɒˈstɪləti/

hostile behavior; unfriendliness or opposition

"The negotiations ended in an atmosphere of hostility."

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Hot

adjective
/hɒt/

Having a high degree of heat or a high temperature.

"The soup is too hot to eat right now."

noun
/hɒt drɪŋk/

a warm or heated beverage consumed for refreshment or comfort

"I prefer a hot drink like tea or coffee in the morning."

noun
/hɒtʃ pɒtʃ/

A mixed dish; a hodgepodge of ingredients cooked together

"She made a delicious hotch potch with rice, lentils, and vegetables."

noun
/ˈhɑːtʃ.pɑːtʃ/

a confused mixture; a jumbled assortment of things

"The room was a hotchpotch of old furniture, books, and random decorations."

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hotel

noun
/hoʊˈtɛl/

A building where people pay to stay and sleep, usually for short periods.

"We stayed at a hotel near the beach."

noun
/ˈhɒthɛd/

a person who acts quickly and without thinking when angry

"He is such a hothead that he often starts arguments."

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hotly

adverb
/ˈhɒtli/

in an intense, angry, or passionate way

"She hotly denied the accusations."

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Hound

verb
/haʊnd/

to pursue or harass someone persistently

"Reporters hounded the actor for comments."

hour

noun
/ˈaʊər/

A period of time equal to 60 minutes.

"The meeting lasted for two hours."

adverb
/ˈaʊər.li/

every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously

"The weather report is updated hourly."

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house

noun
/haʊs/

A building for people to live in, usually with rooms and a roof.

"They bought a new house in the city."

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House boat

noun
/ˈhaʊs boʊt/

a boat that has been designed or modified to be used primarily as a home

"They spent their vacation on a beautiful house boat in the lake."

noun
/ˈhaʊsˌbreɪkɪŋ/

the crime of breaking into a house with intent to steal

"The thief was arrested for housebreaking."

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household

noun
/ˈhaʊshoʊld/

All the people living together in one house, considered as a unit.

"There are five people in our household."

noun
/ˈhaʊswaɪf/

a married woman who manages a household and whose main occupation is caring for her family and home

"She chose to work as a housewife while raising her children."

noun
/ˈhaʊzɪŋ/

buildings or structures where people live; accommodation

"The government is working to provide affordable housing for everyone."

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hovel

noun
/ˈhʌvəl/

a small, poorly built, and dirty house

"The refugees lived in a makeshift hovel."

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hover

verb
/ˈhʌvər/

to remain in the air in one place without moving forward or backward

"The helicopter hovered over the city."

how

adverb
/haʊ/

in what way or manner; by what means

"How do you solve this problem?"

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however

adverb, conjunction
/haʊˈɛvər/

used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something previously said

"The journey was long; however, it was enjoyable."

noun
/ˈhɔɪdən/

a boisterous or tomboyish girl

"The hoyden preferred climbing trees to playing with dolls."

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hub

noun
/hʌb/

the central part of a place or activity where things converge

"The city is the hub of the country's trade network."

noun
/ˈhʌbʌb/

a loud noise caused by a crowd of people talking or shouting

"There was a hubbub in the market as the sale began."

noun
/ˈhjuːbrɪs/

excessive pride or self-confidence

"His hubris led to his downfall."

noun
/ˈhʌk.stər/

A person who sells small items aggressively, often in a showy or dishonest way.

"The huckster loudly promoted his goods in the busy marketplace."

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hue

noun
/hjuː/

A color or shade.

"The artist chose a soft blue hue for the background."

noun phrase
/ˌhjuː ən ˈkraɪ/

A loud public outcry or protest, often demanding action.

"There was a hue and cry over the new policy changes."

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hug

verb
/hʌɡ/

to hold someone tightly in your arms to show affection or comfort

"She hugged her friend before leaving for the airport."

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huge

adjective
/hjuːdʒ/

extremely large in size or amount

"The stadium was filled with a huge crowd."

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huh

interjection
/hʌ/

used to express confusion, surprise, or that you did not hear something

"Huh? What did you say?"

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hull

noun
/hʌl/

The outer covering of a seed or fruit; also the main body of a ship.

"The sailors inspected the ship’s hull for any damage."

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Hum

noun
/hʌm/

a low continuous sound; to make a low continuous droning sound

"The constant hum of the air conditioner helped her fall asleep peacefully."

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human

noun, adjective
/ˈhjuːmən/

a person; relating to people

"Being human means having both strengths and weaknesses."

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noun
ˌhjuː.mən ˈraɪts

A right that is believed to belong justifiably to every person.

"Human rights protect individual freedoms."

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humane

adjective
/hjuːˈmeɪn/

Showing compassion or benevolence.

"The doctor provided humane treatment to the injured animals."

noun, adjective
/hjuːˌmænɪˈtɛəriən/

A person who seeks to promote human welfare, or something relating to human welfare and compassion.

"The organization provides humanitarian aid to disaster victims."

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phrase
ˌhjuː.məˈnɪt.ər.i.kəˈtæs.trə.fi

A widespread disaster affecting human life, health, and well-being on a large scale.

"The war created a humanitarian catastrophe."

noun
/hjuːˈmænɪti/

the quality of being human; kindness or compassion towards others; all human beings collectively

"Kindness is one of the greatest expressions of humanity."

verb
/ˈhjuːmənaɪz/

To make something more humane, kind, or relatable.

"The teacher tried to humanize the lesson with personal stories."

adjective, verb
/ˈhʌmbəl/

Having or showing a modest view of one's importance; to lower pride or status.

"Despite his success, he remained humble."

noun
/ˈhʌmbʌɡ/

Deceptive or false talk or behavior; nonsense.

"He dismissed the idea as humbug."

adjective
/ˈhʌmdrʌm/

Lacking excitement or variety; dull and monotonous.

"She grew tired of the humdrum routine of office life."

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Humid

adjective
/ˈhjuː.mɪd/

Having a high amount of water vapor in the air; damp or moist.

"The weather was hot and humid during the summer."

noun
/ˌhjuː.mɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

The process of organic matter decomposition to form humus in soil.

"Humification enhances soil structure and fertility."

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verb
/hjuːˈmɪl.i.eɪt/

To make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity.

"The teacher did not want to humiliate the student in front of the class."

noun
/hjuːˈmɪl.ɪ.ti/

The quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.

"She accepted the award with grace and humility."

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hummock

noun
/ˈhʌm.ək/

A small hill, mound, or ridge of earth or ice.

"The hikers rested on a grassy hummock by the river."

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humor

noun
/ˈhjuː.mər/

The quality of being amusing or entertaining.

"His sense of humor always lightens the mood."

adjective
/ˈhjuː.mər.əs/

funny; amusing; causing laughter;

"His humorous stories always make everyone laugh."