Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
excessive worry or concern expressed in a visible or dramatic way.
"There was much hand-wringing over the political crisis."
the amount of something that can be held in one hand; a small number
"She took a handful of nuts."
an activity involving the making of decorative domestic or other objects with the hands; handmade artistic work
"The local market featured beautiful handicrafts made by skilled artisans from the region."
a small piece of cloth used for wiping the nose or face
"She always carries a clean handkerchief in her purse."
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."
the act of managing or dealing with something or someone
"His handling of the situation was impressive."
attractive in appearance, usually referring to men; also can mean generous or impressive in size.
"He looked very handsome in his new suit."
the style or manner of writing by hand.
"Her handwriting is very neat and easy to read."
convenient to use or easily accessible; skillful with the hands
"This pocket knife is very handy when you go camping."
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."
a large building with extensive floor area, typically for housing aircraft; an aircraft shelter
"The airplane was stored safely in the hangar during the severe thunderstorm."
looking or feeling ashamed, guilty, or defeated.
"He gave me a hangdog look after being caught lying."
a shaped piece of wood, plastic, or metal with a hook at the top, used to hang up clothes
"She hung her dress on a wooden hanger to prevent it from getting wrinkled."
a person who spends time with a powerful or famous person to gain benefits.
"The celebrity was always surrounded by hangers-on."
a feeling of yearning or craving; a strong desire for something
"After years abroad, she developed a deep hanker for her homeland's traditional cuisine."
a strong desire or craving for something.
"She had a hankering for chocolate late at night."
dishonest or suspicious activity; unethical behavior; trickery or deception
"The audit revealed some hanky-panky in the company's financial records."
luck, fortune, or chance occurrence
"By sheer hap, he discovered the old letter hidden in the drawer."
lacking any obvious order or organization; random
"The books were stacked in a haphazard way on the table."
unfortunate, unlucky, deserving pity
"The hapless traveler lost his passport on the very first day."
to take place or occur, usually by chance
"Accidents can happen at any time."
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."
feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or joy
"She was very happy to receive the gift."
cheerfully unconcerned about the future; carefree
"She has a happy-go-lucky attitude and never worries about tomorrow."
to deliver a long, passionate, and often angry speech
"The politician harangued the crowd for over an hour."
to annoy or trouble someone repeatedly in an aggressive or persistent way
"The journalist claimed she was being harassed online."
aggressive pressure or intimidation; unwanted and repeated behavior causing discomfort
"The company has a strict policy against workplace harassment."
a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another
"The sudden drop in temperature was a harbinger of winter."
noun: a place on the coast where ships may find shelter; verb: to keep (a thought or feeling, often negative) in one's mind
"He continued to harbor resentment towards his former boss."
A place of shelter or refuge for pests or animals.
"Pests need a harborage site to survive and breed."
a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter; a place of safety or refuge
"The fishing boats returned safely to the harbour before the storm hit the coastline."
solid, firm, or difficult to do or endure
"The exam was very hard for most students."
tough and experienced, not easily affected by emotions or hardship
"The hard-bitten detective showed no sign of surprise at the crime scene."
showing no kindness or sympathy; cruel
"The landlord was hard-hearted and refused to help the poor family."
Courage, boldness, or daring behavior; also physical robustness.
"The mountaineer's hardihood impressed the entire team."
almost not; scarcely
"She could hardly believe her eyes."
severe suffering or privation; difficulty or distress
"Despite facing many hardships during the war, the family remained united and hopeful."
the physical parts of a computer or electronic system, such as the monitor, keyboard, and processor
"The company upgraded its computer hardware to improve performance."
Strong, robust, and capable of enduring difficult conditions.
"Hardy plants can survive the harsh winter."
a fast-running long-eared mammal that resembles a large rabbit
"The hare quickly ran across the field."
to cause injury, damage, or pain to someone or something
"Smoking can harm your lungs over time."
causing or likely to cause harm; damaging
"Smoking is harmful to your health."
not able or likely to cause harm; innocent; safe
"The snake looks dangerous but it's actually harmless."
Marked by agreement, peace, or a pleasing arrangement of parts.
"The group worked in a harmonious way to complete the project."
a keyboard musical instrument similar to an organ, using air to produce sound
"She played devotional songs on the harmonium at the temple."
The process of making things compatible or consistent with one another.
"The harmonization of different policies ensures consistent results."
a state of agreement or peaceful existence
"The family lived in perfect harmony."
To control and make use of natural resources, especially energy.
"Scientists are working to harness solar power effectively."
To dwell on or complain about something persistently.
"He kept harping on the same mistake over and over."
