Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˈhænd ˌrɪŋɪŋ/

excessive worry or concern expressed in a visible or dramatic way.

"There was much hand-wringing over the political crisis."

noun
/ˈhænd.fʊl/

the amount of something that can be held in one hand; a small number

"She took a handful of nuts."

noun
/ˈhæn.di.krɑːft/

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."

noun
/ˈhæŋ.kər.tʃɪf/

a small piece of cloth used for wiping the nose or face

"She always carries a clean handkerchief in her purse."

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noun, verb
/ˈhændl̩/

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."

noun
/ˈhændlɪŋ/

the act of managing or dealing with something or someone

"His handling of the situation was impressive."

adjective
/ˈhæn.səm/

attractive in appearance, usually referring to men; also can mean generous or impressive in size.

"He looked very handsome in his new suit."

noun
/ˈhændˌraɪ.tɪŋ/

the style or manner of writing by hand.

"Her handwriting is very neat and easy to read."

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handy

adjective
/ˈhændi/

convenient to use or easily accessible; skillful with the hands

"This pocket knife is very handy when you go camping."

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hang

verb
/hæŋ/

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."

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Hangar

noun
/ˈhæŋ.ər/

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."

adjective
/ˈhæŋ.dɔːɡ/

looking or feeling ashamed, guilty, or defeated.

"He gave me a hangdog look after being caught lying."

noun
/ˈhæŋ.ər/

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."

noun
/ˌhæŋ.ər ˈɒn/

a person who spends time with a powerful or famous person to gain benefits.

"The celebrity was always surrounded by hangers-on."

noun
/ˈhæŋ.kər/

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."

noun
/ˈhæŋ.kər.ɪŋ/

a strong desire or craving for something.

"She had a hankering for chocolate late at night."

noun
/ˌhæŋ.ki ˈpæŋ.ki/

dishonest or suspicious activity; unethical behavior; trickery or deception

"The audit revealed some hanky-panky in the company's financial records."

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hap

noun
/hæp/

luck, fortune, or chance occurrence

"By sheer hap, he discovered the old letter hidden in the drawer."

adjective
/hæpˈhæzərd/

lacking any obvious order or organization; random

"The books were stacked in a haphazard way on the table."

adjective
/ˈhæpləs/

unfortunate, unlucky, deserving pity

"The hapless traveler lost his passport on the very first day."

verb
/ˈhæpən/

to take place or occur, usually by chance

"Accidents can happen at any time."

adverb
/ˈhæpɪli/

in a happy manner; with pleasure or satisfaction

"The children played happily in the garden."

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noun
/ˈhæpinəs/

the state of being happy or feeling pleasure and contentment

"True happiness comes from within."

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happy

adjective
/ˈhæpi/

feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or joy

"She was very happy to receive the gift."

adjective
/ˌhæpi ɡoʊ ˈlʌki/

cheerfully unconcerned about the future; carefree

"She has a happy-go-lucky attitude and never worries about tomorrow."

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verb
/həˈræŋ/

to deliver a long, passionate, and often angry speech

"The politician harangued the crowd for over an hour."

verb
/həˈræs/

to annoy or trouble someone repeatedly in an aggressive or persistent way

"The journalist claimed she was being harassed online."

noun
/həˈræsmənt/

aggressive pressure or intimidation; unwanted and repeated behavior causing discomfort

"The company has a strict policy against workplace harassment."

noun
/ˈhɑːrbɪndʒər/

a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another

"The sudden drop in temperature was a harbinger of winter."

noun, verb
/ˈhɑːrbər/

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."

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noun
ˈhɑːrbərɪdʒ

A place of shelter or refuge for pests or animals.

"Pests need a harborage site to survive and breed."

noun
/ˈhɑːr.bər/

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."

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hard

adjective
/hɑːrd/

solid, firm, or difficult to do or endure

"The exam was very hard for most students."

adjective
/ˌhɑːrdˈbɪtn̩/

tough and experienced, not easily affected by emotions or hardship

"The hard-bitten detective showed no sign of surprise at the crime scene."

adjective
/ˌhɑːrdˈhɑːrtɪd/

showing no kindness or sympathy; cruel

"The landlord was hard-hearted and refused to help the poor family."

noun
/ˈhɑːdɪhʊd/

Courage, boldness, or daring behavior; also physical robustness.

"The mountaineer's hardihood impressed the entire team."

adverb
/ˈhɑːrdli/

almost not; scarcely

"She could hardly believe her eyes."

noun
/ˈhɑːrd.ʃɪp/

severe suffering or privation; difficulty or distress

"Despite facing many hardships during the war, the family remained united and hopeful."

noun
/ˈhɑːrdˌwɛr/

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."

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hardy

adjective
/ˈhɑːrdi/

Strong, robust, and capable of enduring difficult conditions.

"Hardy plants can survive the harsh winter."

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Hare

noun
/heə(r)/

a fast-running long-eared mammal that resembles a large rabbit

"The hare quickly ran across the field."

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harm

verb
/hɑːrm/

to cause injury, damage, or pain to someone or something

"Smoking can harm your lungs over time."

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Harmful

adjective
/ˈhɑːrmfəl/

causing or likely to cause harm; damaging

"Smoking is harmful to your health."

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Harmless

adjective
/ˈhɑːrmləs/

not able or likely to cause harm; innocent; safe

"The snake looks dangerous but it's actually harmless."

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adjective
/hɑːrˈmoʊniəs/

Marked by agreement, peace, or a pleasing arrangement of parts.

"The group worked in a harmonious way to complete the project."

noun
/hɑrˈmoʊniəm/

a keyboard musical instrument similar to an organ, using air to produce sound

"She played devotional songs on the harmonium at the temple."

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noun
/ˌhɑːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

The process of making things compatible or consistent with one another.

"The harmonization of different policies ensures consistent results."

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noun
/ˈhɑːrməni/

a state of agreement or peaceful existence

"The family lived in perfect harmony."

verb
/ˈhɑːrnɪs/

To control and make use of natural resources, especially energy.

"Scientists are working to harness solar power effectively."

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Harp

verb
/hɑːrp/

To dwell on or complain about something persistently.

"He kept harping on the same mistake over and over."