Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

verb
/ˈhɑːrpɪŋ/

continuously talking or complaining about something in a tiresome way

"She kept harping on about the mistakes I made."

adjective
/ˈhæriːd/

feeling strained or stressed due to being overworked or constantly bothered

"The harried teacher struggled to calm the noisy classroom."

verb
/ˈhæroʊ/

to cause distress or torment; also to break up and smooth soil with a farm tool

"The tragic news harrowed the entire family."

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adjective
/ˈhær.oʊ.ɪŋ/

extremely distressing or upsetting

"It was a harrowing experience to witness the accident."

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harry

verb
/ˈhæri/

to constantly attack, harass, or annoy

"The army harried the enemy with sudden raids."

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Harsh

adjective
/hɑːrʃ/

Unpleasantly rough or severe in sound, taste, conditions, or treatment.

"The teacher's harsh tone frightened the students."

noun
/ˈhɑːrvɪst/

the process or period of gathering crops

"Farmers are busy during the rice harvest season."

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noun
ˈhɑːrvɪstɪŋ

The process of gathering a ripe crop from the fields or collecting natural resources.

"Unregulated harvesting affects the biodiversity of oceans."

noun
/hæˈʃiːʃ/

a drug made from the resin of the cannabis plant

"The police arrested him for possessing hashish."

noun
/ˈhæs.əl/

irritating inconvenience; trouble or difficulty; a situation causing problems

"Booking tickets online can save you the hassle of waiting in long queues at the theater."

noun
/heɪst/

swiftness of motion; urgent need of quick action; excessive speed or urgency

"In his haste to catch the train, he forgot to take his wallet from the table."

verb
/ˈheɪsən/

To move or act quickly; to cause something to happen sooner.

"He hastened to finish his work before the deadline."

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Hastily

adverb
/ˈheɪs.tɪ.li/

in a hurried or rushed manner; quickly and carelessly

"She hastily packed her bags before leaving for the airport."

adjective
/ˈheɪsti/

Done with excessive speed or urgency, often without careful thought.

"She made a hasty decision without considering the consequences."

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Hat

noun
/hæt/

a shaped covering for the head, often with a brim

"He wore a black hat to the party."

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hatch

verb
/hætʃ/

To cause a young animal to emerge from an egg; to plan secretly.

"The chicks hatched early in the morning."

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hate

verb
/heɪt/

to dislike intensely or have a strong aversion to

"She hates waking up early in the morning."

adjective
/ˈheɪt.fəl/

causing or deserving hatred; extremely unpleasant or offensive

"His hateful comments hurt everyone's feelings."

noun
/ˈheɪtrɪd/

intense dislike or ill will

"His hatred for the enemy was evident in his actions."

noun
/ˈhɔːtɪnəs/

The appearance or quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful.

"His haughtiness made him unpopular among his peers."

adjective
/ˈhɔːti/

arrogantly superior and disdainful

"She gave him a haughty look and walked away."

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haul

verb
/hɔːl/

to pull or drag something heavy with effort

"The workers hauled the boxes into the truck."

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haunt

verb
/hɔːnt/

to appear frequently in or fill the mind of someone; to visit a place regularly

"The old memories still haunt him."

noun
/oʊˈtɜːr/

disdainful pride; arrogance

"His hauteur made it difficult for others to approach him."

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have

verb
/hæv/

to possess, own, or hold

"They have three children."

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haven

noun
/ˈheɪvən/

a safe place or shelter

"The library became a haven for students during exams."

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Havoc

noun
/ˈhævək/

widespread destruction or disorder

"The storm caused havoc in the coastal villages."

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Hawk

noun
/hɔːk/

A bird of prey with keen eyesight and sharp talons; also refers to a person who strongly supports aggressive or warlike policies.

"The hawk soared high above the valley."

noun
/ˈhɔː.kər/

a person who travels about selling goods, typically from door to door or on the street

"The hawker sold fresh fruits from his cart."

noun
/ˈhɔːzər/

A thick rope or cable used in mooring or towing a ship.

"The sailors secured the ship to the dock with a heavy hawser."

noun
/ˈhɔːθɔːrn/

A thorny shrub or small tree with white or pink flowers, often used for hedges.

"The garden was lined with blooming hawthorn bushes."

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hay

noun
/heɪ/

grass that has been cut, dried, and stored for use as animal feed

"The cows were eating hay in the barn."

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Hazard

noun
/ˈhæzərd/

A danger or risk.

"Wet floors are a common hazard in the workplace."

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adjective
/ˈhæzərdəs/

Involving risk or danger.

"The workers wore masks to avoid inhaling hazardous chemicals."

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Haze

noun
/heɪz/

a slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, typically caused by fine suspended particles; confusion

"The morning haze lifted gradually as the sun rose higher in the sky."

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Hazy

adjective
/ˈheɪzi/

Unclear, misty, or not easy to see; also vague or uncertain.

"The mountains looked hazy in the morning light."

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he

pronoun
/hiː/

used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned or easily identified

"He is my best friend."

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head

noun, verb
/hɛd/

The upper part of the human body or to lead or be in charge of something.

"She turned her head to look out the window."

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Head-on

adverb
/ˈhed ɑn/

directly facing; in direct confrontation or collision

"The two cars collided head-on at the intersection."

noun
/ˈhɛdeɪk/

a continuous pain in the head; something that causes worry or difficulty

"Too much screen time can give you a terrible headache."

adverb
/ˌhɛdˈfɜrst/

With the head leading; in a reckless or hasty manner.

"He dived headfirst into the pool."

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noun
/ˈhed.ɪŋ/

a title at the head of a page or section of a book; the direction or course being followed

"The newspaper article had a bold heading that immediately caught the reader's attention."

noun
/ˈhɛdˌlaɪn/

The title of a newspaper article printed in large letters.

"The scandal made front-page headlines."

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headlong

adverb
/ˈhɛdˌlɔŋ/

With the head leading; in a rush or without thinking.

"She rushed headlong into the new project."

noun
/ˈhɛdˌkwɔːrtərz/

The main office or center of operations of an organization.

"The company’s headquarters is located in New York."

adjective
/ˈhɛdˌstrɔŋ/

Determined to do what one wants, even if it is not sensible.

"The headstrong child refused to listen to anyone."

noun
/ˈhed.weɪ/

forward movement or progress, especially when this is slow or difficult

"Despite the challenges, the research team made significant headway in developing the new vaccine."

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Heady

adjective
/ˈhɛdi/

Exciting or intoxicating; having a strong or exhilarating effect.

"The heady aroma of the flowers filled the room."

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heal

verb
/hiːl/

to make or become healthy again after an injury or illness

"Time helps to heal both physical and emotional wounds."

noun
/hɛlθ/

The state of being free from illness or injury.

"Exercise is important for good health."