Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˈhɛksəˌɡɒn/

A six-sided polygon.

"A honeycomb cell is shaped like a hexagon."

adjective
/hɛkˈsæŋɡjələr/

Having six angles or corners.

"The artist designed a hexangular frame for the mirror."

noun
/ˈhɛksəˌpɒd/

An insect or other organism with six legs.

"The scientist observed a hexapod crawling on the leaf."

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hey

interjection
/heɪ/

used to attract attention, express surprise, or greet someone

"Hey, how are you doing today?"

noun
/ˈheɪ.deɪ/

the period of a person's or thing's greatest success, popularity, or vigor; prime time

"During her heyday as a singer, she performed in sold-out concerts around the world."

noun
/ˈheɪˌdeɪ/

The period of greatest success, popularity, or power.

"In its heyday, the company dominated the market."

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hi

interjection
/haɪ/

a friendly greeting used when meeting someone

"Hi, it's nice to meet you!"

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hiatus

noun
/haɪˈeɪtəs/

A pause or break in continuity of a process or activity.

"The show returned after a long hiatus."

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hibernal

adjective
/haɪˈbɜːrnəl/

Relating to or occurring in winter.

"The hibernal season is often harsh in the mountains."

verb
/ˈhaɪbərˌneɪt/

To spend the winter in a dormant state, as some animals do.

"Bears hibernate in caves during the winter."

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hibernian

adjective/noun
/haɪˈbɜːrniən/

Relating to Ireland or the Irish.

"He enjoyed reading about Hibernian culture and history."

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Hick

adjective
/hɪk/

unsophisticated person from a rural area; country bumpkin

"He had a hick accent from growing up in a small town."

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Hidden

adjective
/ˈhɪdən/

kept out of sight; concealed.

"The treasure was hidden under the old tree."

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hide

verb
/haɪd/

to put something or oneself out of sight; to conceal

"She tried to hide the letter under the pillow."

noun
/ˈhaɪdəweɪ/

A place used as a retreat or a place to hide.

"The cabin in the woods was their secret hideaway."

adjective
/ˈhaɪd.baʊnd/

unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention

"He is too hidebound to accept new ideas."

adjective
/ˈhɪd.i.əs/

extremely ugly or unpleasant

"The crime was so hideous that it shocked the whole town."

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hie

verb
/haɪ/

to go quickly; hasten

"He hied to the station to catch the train."

adjective
/ˌhaɪəˈrɑː.kɪ.kəl/

arranged in order of rank or authority

"The company has a strict hierarchical structure."

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hierarchy

noun
/ˈhaɪəˌrɑːrki/

A system in which people or things are arranged in levels of importance or authority.

"The corporate hierarchy determines who makes the final decision."

noun
/ˈhaɪərəˌɡlɪf/

A picture or symbol used in ancient writing systems, especially Egyptian writing.

"The walls of the temple were covered in hieroglyphs."

adjective/noun
/ˌhaɪərəˈɡlɪfɪk/

Relating to or written in hieroglyphs; symbols or writing that is difficult to understand.

"The archaeologists studied the hieroglyphic inscriptions carefully."

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noun
/ˌhaɪ.roʊˈɡlɪf.ɪks/

a system of writing using pictures or symbols, used especially by ancient Egyptians

"The tomb walls were covered with Egyptian hieroglyphics."

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high

adjective
/haɪ/

At or to a great height; greater than normal in amount, degree, or intensity.

"The mountain peak is very high."

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high-flown

adjective
/ˌhaɪ ˈfloʊn/

Using fancy or pretentious language; lofty in style but often overblown.

"The politician gave a high-flown speech full of promises."

adjective
/ˈhaɪˌprəʊfaɪl/

having a lot of attention or public notice

"The CEO attended a high-profile conference in New York."

adjective
/ˌhaɪ ˈtɛk/

using or involving advanced technology.

"The company produces high-tech medical devices."

adjective
/ˈhaɪˌbraʊ/

intellectually superior or cultured; often describing art, literature, or activities appealing to intellectual tastes

"The museum is known for its highbrow exhibitions."

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highlight

verb
/ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/

to emphasize or make something stand out

"The teacher highlighted the most important points in the text."

adverb
/ˈhaɪli/

to a great degree; very

"She is highly respected in her field."

noun
/ˈhaɪ.nəs/

a title given to a person of royal rank; the quality or state of being high or elevated

"Your Highness, the royal carriage is ready to take you to the state banquet this evening."

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highway

noun
/ˈhaɪ.weɪ/

A main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities.

"The highway was blocked due to an accident."

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hijack

verb
/ˈhaɪdʒæk/

to take control of a vehicle or situation illegally or by force

"The criminals attempted to hijack the airplane."

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hike

verb/noun
/haɪk/

To take a long walk in the countryside or mountains; also to increase suddenly (prices, rates, etc.).

"We decided to hike in the hills this weekend."

adjective
/hɪˈlɛəriəs/

Extremely funny or amusing.

"The comedian told a hilarious story that had everyone laughing."

noun
/hɪˈlærɪti/

Extreme amusement, especially when expressed by laughter.

"The movie caused great hilarity among the audience."

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Hill

noun
/hɪl/

A naturally raised area of land, smaller than a mountain.

"We climbed the hill to see the sunset."

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hillock

noun
/ˈhɪlək/

A small hill or mound.

"The children climbed up the grassy hillock to watch the sunset."

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hilly

adjective
/ˈhɪli/

having many hills; characterized by hills or slopes

"The village is located in a beautiful hilly region."

noun
/ˈhɪl.sə fɪʃ/

a popular fish species found in South Asian rivers, especially prized in Bengali cuisine

"Hilsa fish is considered a delicacy in Bengali culture."

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him

pronoun
/hɪm/

Used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned.

"I saw him at the park yesterday."

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himself

pronoun
/hɪmˈself/

Used to emphasize that a male person does something by his own effort.

"He fixed the car himself."

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Hind

noun
/haɪnd/

a female deer, especially a red deer

"The hind protected her fawn from predators."

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verb
/ˈhɪndər/

To create difficulties that delay or obstruct progress.

"Heavy traffic can hinder emergency services from arriving quickly."

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hindmost

adjective
/ˈhaɪndmoʊst/

Farthest back; last in position.

"The hindmost car in the convoy broke down first."

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noun
/ˈhɪndrəns/

Something that delays or obstructs progress or action.

"Lack of funds was a major hindrance to the project."

noun
/ˈhaɪndsaɪt/

Understanding of a situation only after it has happened.

"With the benefit of hindsight, we realized the decision was a mistake."

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hint

noun/verb
/hɪnt/

a small piece of advice or suggestion; to suggest something indirectly

"She gave me a hint about the surprise party."

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hinterland

noun
/ˈhɪntərlænd/

The remote or less developed areas away from the coast or a city.

"The farmers came from the rural hinterland to sell their produce in the city."

noun (plural)
/ˈhɪntərlændz/

Plural of hinterland; remote or less developed regions.

"Explorers traveled deep into the hinterlands of the country."