Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˈherˌdrɛsər/

a person whose job is to cut, style, and treat hair

"The hairdresser gave me a stylish haircut before the wedding."

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adjective
/ˈhæl.si.ən/

calm, peaceful, and happy; denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful

"She often reminisces about the halcyon days of her childhood."

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hale

adjective
/heɪl/

strong and healthy, especially of an elderly person

"Despite his age, the man remained hale and active."

noun, adjective
/hæf/

one of two equal parts of something

"He ate half of the cake."

adjective
/ˌhæfˈbeɪkt/

poorly thought out or badly planned

"The manager quickly rejected his half-baked proposal."

adjective
/ˌhæfˈhɑːr.tɪd/

lacking enthusiasm or determination; unenthusiastic

"His halfhearted attempt to study did not bring good results."

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halfway

adverb
/ˌhæfˈweɪ/

at or to a point equal in distance between two points

"We met halfway between the two towns."

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Hall

noun
/hɔːl/

a large room or building for public gatherings, events, or passage

"The graduation ceremony was held in the university hall."

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hallmark

noun
/ˈhɔːl.mɑːrk/

a typical characteristic or feature of someone or something

"Honesty is the hallmark of a good leader."

verb
/ˈhæloʊ/

to honor as holy; to make sacred or greatly respected

"The ancient temple was hallowed by centuries of worship."

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adjective
/ˈhæloʊd/

regarded as holy or greatly respected

"They walked across the hallowed halls of the old university."

verb
/həˈluːsɪneɪt/

to see, hear, or sense things that are not actually present, often due to illness or drugs

"After taking the medicine, he began to hallucinate strange shapes."

noun
/həˌluːsɪˈneɪʃən/

a false perception of objects or events, usually caused by mental illness or drugs

"After the medication, he began to experience vivid hallucinations."

noun
/ˈhɔːlweɪ/

a corridor in a building that connects rooms

"The kids left their shoes in the hallway."

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halt

verb
/hɔːlt/

to stop or bring to a stop

"The train suddenly halted at the station."

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halting

adjective
/ˈhɔːltɪŋ/

slow and hesitant, especially due to lack of confidence

"She gave a halting reply during the interview."

adjective
/ˈhæm ˌhændɪd/

clumsy or inept in handling things or situations

"His ham-handed attempt to fix the computer made it worse."

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Hamlet

noun
/ˈhæm.lət/

a small rural settlement, smaller than a village; a small community

"The tiny hamlet nestled in the valley had only a dozen houses and one small church."

noun, verb
/ˈhæmər/

a tool with a heavy metal head used for breaking things or driving in nails; to hit something forcefully with a hammer or similar object.

"He used a hammer to fix the broken chair."

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verb, noun
/ˈhæmpər/

to prevent or slow down the progress of something; also, a basket with a lid, typically for laundry.

"Heavy rain hampered the construction work."

noun, verb
/ˈhæmstrɪŋ/

a tendon at the back of the thigh; as a verb, to cripple or severely restrict the effectiveness of someone or something.

"Budget cuts hamstrung the organization’s plans."

verb (past tense, past participle), adjective
/ˈhæmstrʌŋ/

crippled or severely restricted in movement or progress.

"The team was hamstrung by lack of resources."

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Hand

noun, verb
/hænd/

the part of the body at the end of the arm used for holding things

"She raised her hand to ask a question."

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noun
হ্যান্ড এক্সারসাইজেস

Physical activities designed to strengthen, stretch, and improve the flexibility of hand and finger muscles.

"Regular hand exercises are essential for muscle recovery."

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."

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noun
fəˈsɪl.ɪ.tiz

Space, equipment, or services provided for a particular purpose.

"Facilities for renewable energy production are expanding."

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noun
/fəˈsɪləti/

a place, service, or equipment provided for a particular purpose; ease in doing something

"The hotel offers excellent recreational facilities."