Alphabetical word directory

English words starting with H

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haywire

adj

not working properly or in a normal way because of loose connections, breakages, etc.; out of control

[ˈheɪwaɪər]

hazard

n

something that could be dangerous or cause damage or accidents

[ˈhæzərd]

hazardous

adj

involving risk or danger

[ˈhæzərdəs]

haze

n

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

[heɪz]

hazel

n

a small tree or bush that produces nuts

[ˈheɪzəl]

hazelnut

n

the brown hard-shelled nut of the hazel tree, which can be eaten.

[ˈheɪzəlˌnʌt]

hazily

adv

in a way that is not clear or is difficult to see or understand

[ˈheɪ.zə.li]

haziness

n

the quality of being unclear or vague because of a lack of definite outlines or details.

[ˈheɪ.zi.nəs]

hazing

n

The practice of playing tricks or imposing humiliating or dangerous tasks on a new member of a school, college, sports team, etc., as part of an initiation ritual.

[ˈheɪzɪŋ]

hazy

adj

(of the sky or air) filled with or obscured by haze, mist, or light vapor; not clear.

[ˈheɪzi]

he

pron

Used to refer to a man, boy, or male animal previously mentioned or easily identified.

[hiː]

he-man

n

a very strong, powerful, and masculine man

[ˈhiː mæn]

he/she

pron

Used to refer to a male person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified.

[hiː/ʃiː]

head

n

The upper part of the human body, or the front or top part of an animal's body, containing the brain, mouth, and sense organs.

[hɛd]

head-banging

adj

Involving or characterized by violent and rhythmic shaking of the head, typically to loud rock or metal music.

[ˈhed bæŋɪŋ]

head-butt

v

to hit someone with the head, especially in a fight or in sports.

[ˈhed bʌt]

head-butting

n

The act of hitting someone or something with the head, especially as an attack.

[ˈhɛdˌbʌtɪŋ]

head-coaching

n

The job or position of being the head coach of a sports team.

[ˈhɛd ˌkoʊtʃɪŋ]

head-high

adj

Reaching up to the height of a person's head.

[ˌhed ˈhaɪ]

head-in-the-sand

adj

Describing a refusal to acknowledge or confront an unpleasant or dangerous reality

[ˌhed ɪn ðə ˈsænd]

head-on

adj

involving the front of one vehicle or object hitting the front of another

[ˌhed ˈɑːn]

head-shaking

adj

Expressing disapproval, disbelief, or disappointment, typically by moving the head from side to side.

[ˈhɛdˌʃeɪkɪŋ]

head-spinning

adj

making you feel dizzy, confused, or amazed because things are happening very fast or are very complicated

[ˈhɛd ˌspɪnɪŋ]

head-to-head

adj

involving two people or groups confronting each other directly in a competition or conflict

[ˌhed tə ˈhed]

head-to-toe

adj

Covering or including the entire body from head to feet.

[ˌhed tə ˈtoʊ]

head-turning

adj

attracting a lot of attention or interest because of being very unusual, striking, or attractive

[ˈhed ˌtɝː.nɪŋ]

headache

n

a continuous pain in the head.

[ˈhedeɪk]

headband

n

A band of fabric worn around the head, typically to keep hair or sweat out of the eyes or as a decoration.

[ˈhɛdbænd]

headbanger

n

A person who moves their head violently up and down in time with the loud, fast beat of rock or metal music.

[ˈhedˌbæŋ.ər]

headboard

n

A vertical panel at the head of a bed.

[ˈhɛdbɔːrd]

headcount

n

The number of people in a particular place or employed by a particular organization.

[ˈhɛdkaʊnt]

headdress

n

a decorative covering or band for the head, often worn on formal or ceremonial occasions.

[ˈheddres]

headed

adj

Having a head or heading of a specified kind (often used in combination).

[ˈhɛdɪd]

header

n

A piece of text, such as a title or a page number, positioned at the top of a page or section of a document.

[ˈhɛdər]

headfirst

adv

With the head in front of the rest of the body; headlong.

[ˌhɛdˈfɜːrst]

headgear

n

items worn on the head, such as hats, helmets, or other protective or decorative coverings.

[ˈhɛdɡɪr]

headhunter

n

A person or company whose job is to find and recruit highly skilled people for jobs in other companies.

[ˈhedˌhʌntər]

heading

n

A title at the top of a page or section of a book or document.

[ˈhɛdɪŋ]

headlamp

n

a powerful lamp at the front of a vehicle for illuminating the road ahead.

[ˈhɛdˌlæmp]

headland

n

A narrow piece of land that sticks out from the coast into the sea.

[ˈhɛdlənd]

headless

adj

having no head

[ˈhedləs]

headlight

n

A powerful light at the front of a vehicle.

[ˈhɛdˌlaɪt]

headline

n

A line of words printed in large letters at the top of a newspaper or magazine article, summarizing its main point.

[ˈhɛdˌlaɪn]

headline-grabbing

adj

Designed to attract a lot of public attention, especially in the media.

[ˈhɛdlaɪn ˌɡræbɪŋ]

headline-making

adj

Attracting a lot of public attention and being widely reported in the news.

[ˈhɛdlaɪnˌmeɪkɪŋ]

headlined

v

To be the main performer or feature in a show, event, or publication.

[ˈhɛdlaɪnd]

headliner

n

the main performer or act in a show, concert, or other entertainment event, typically given the most prominent billing.

[ˈhedˌlaɪ.nər]

headlining

v

Appearing as the most important or prominent performer or feature, especially in a show or event.

[ˈhɛdˌlaɪnɪŋ]

headlock

n

a method of holding someone in a fight with your arm tightly around their head

[ˈhɛdlɑːk]

headlong

adv

With the head first and the rest of the body following.

[ˈhɛdlɔːŋ]

headman

n

The leader or chief of a tribe, village, or community.

[ˈhɛdmən]

headmaster

n

a man who is the head teacher of a school, especially a private school.

[ˌhedˈmæstər]

headmistress

n

a woman who is the head teacher in a school

[ˌhedˈmɪstrəs]

Headnote

n

A note or comment, typically summarizing the key points, placed at the beginning of a text, chapter, or legal case report.

[ˈhɛdnoʊt]

headphone

n

a device with a part to cover each ear through which you can listen to music, radio broadcasts, etc. without other people hearing

[ˈhedfoʊn]

headpiece

n

A protective or decorative covering for the head, such as a helmet or headdress.

[ˈhɛdpiːs]

headquarter

v

To have the main offices of an organization in a particular place

[ˈhedˌkwɔːrtər]

headquarters

n

The main offices or center of operations of an organization, especially a military or business organization.

[ˈhɛdˌkwɔːrtərz]

headrest

n

A support for the head, especially one attached to the back of a seat.

[ˈhɛdrɛst]

headroom

n

The space between the top of a person's head and the ceiling of a vehicle or room.

[ˈhɛdruːm]

heads-up

n

A warning or piece of information given in advance to allow preparation.

[ˌhedz ˈʌp]

headscarf

n

a piece of cloth worn over a woman's head and often tied under the chin.

[ˈhedskɑːrf]

headset

n

A pair of headphones, typically with a microphone attached, worn on the head.

[ˈhɛdsɛt]

headship

n

The position or state of being the leader or person in charge of an organization, group, or school.

[ˈhɛdʃɪp]

headshot

n

A photograph of a person's head, especially one used for official purposes.

[ˈhɛdʃɑːt]

headspace

n

The mental and emotional state or condition of a person.

[ˈhɛdspeɪs]

headstart

n

an advantage that someone has over other people in something such as a competition or race

[ˌhɛdˈstɑːrt]

headstone

n

a stone that is placed at one end of a grave, usually with the name of the person who has died and other details written on it.

[ˈhedstoʊn]

headstrong

adj

determined to do things your own way and refusing to listen to advice; stubborn and willful.

[ˈhɛdstrɔːŋ]

headwaiter

n

A waiter who is in charge of the other waiters in a restaurant or dining room.

[ˌhedˈweɪt̬ɚ]

headwall

n

A steep slope or cliff at the head of a valley or cirque.

[ˈhɛdwɔːl]

headwater

n

The source or upper part of a stream or river.

[ˈhɛdˌwɑːtər]

headwaters

n

The streams that form the source of a river.

[ˈhɛdˌwɔːtərz]

headway

n

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

[ˈhɛdweɪ]

headwear

n

items worn on the head, such as hats, caps, or headscarves.

[ˈhɛdwer]

headwind

n

a wind that is blowing towards a person or vehicle that is moving, so that it is blowing from the direction in which they are going, making movement more difficult.

[ˈhɛdwɪnd]

heady

adj

Having a strong effect on the senses, especially in a pleasant or exciting way; intoxicating.

[ˈhɛdi]

heal

v

(of a wound or injury) to become healthy and sound again; to make whole.

[hiːl]

healed

v

(of a wound or injury) to become sound or healthy again

[hiːld]

healer

n

a person who cures people when they are ill, especially using particular methods or spiritual power

[ˈhiːlər]

healing

n

the process of becoming or making somebody/something healthy again; the process of getting better after an emotional shock

[ˈhiːlɪŋ]

health

n

The condition of a person's body or mind, especially in terms of being free from illness or injury.

[helθ]

health-based

adj

Founded on or derived from considerations of health.

[ˈhelθˌbeɪst]

health-care

n

The organized provision of medical care to individuals or a community.

[ˈhelθ ker]

health-club

n

A commercial establishment offering facilities for physical exercise and fitness.

[ˈhelθ klʌb]

health-conscious

adj

Paying close attention to one's health and making choices intended to maintain or improve it.

[ˈhelθˌkɑːnʃəs]

health-enhancing

adj

Making something better, more effective, or more valuable in relation to health.

[helθ ɪnˈhænsɪŋ]

health-food

n

food that is considered to be very good for your health, especially because it is natural and does not contain artificial substances

[ˈhelθ fuːd]

health-giving

adj

Promoting good health; beneficial to one's physical or mental well-being.

[ˈhelθˌɡɪvɪŋ]

health-insurance

n

A type of insurance that covers the cost of medical and surgical expenses for the insured person.

[ˈhelθ ɪnˌʃʊrəns]

health-maintenance

n

The activity or process of preserving or sustaining a state of good health, often through regular care or preventive measures.

[ˈhelθˌmeɪntənəns]

health-oriented

adj

Having health as a central focus or primary goal.

[ˈhelθ ˌɔːrientɪd]

health-plan

n

A type of insurance that pays for medical care.

[ˈhelθ plæn]

health-policy

n

A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organization or government in the area of healthcare and public health.

[ˈhelθ ˌpɑːləsi]

health-promoting

adj

Helping to cause or encourage good health and physical well-being.

[helθ prəˈmoʊtɪŋ]

health-reform

n

A major change or improvement in the system of providing medical care within a country or region.

[ˈhelθ rɪˌfɔːrm]

health-related

adj

Connected to or concerning health or physical condition.

[ˈhelθ rɪˌleɪtɪd]

health-risk

n

a factor, condition, or behavior that increases the chance of developing a disease or suffering an injury.

[ˈhelθ rɪsk]

health/fitness

n

The state of being free from illness or injury; a person's mental or physical condition.

[hɛlθ/ˈfɪtnəs]

healthful

adj

good for your health; promoting physical well-being.

[ˈhelθf(ə)l]

healthfully

adv

In a manner that promotes good health and physical well-being.

[ˈhelθfəli]

healthfulness

n

The quality of being conducive to good health; wholesomeness.

[ˈhelθf(ə)lnəs]

healthily

adv

In a way that shows good health or promotes good health.

[ˈhelθɪli]

healthy

adj

in good physical or mental condition; possessing good health.

[ˈhelθi]

healthy-looking

adj

Having an appearance that suggests good health; appearing fit and well.

[ˈhelθi lʊkɪŋ]

heap

n

An untidy pile of things

[hiːp]

heaped

adj

forming a heap or mounds; piled up

[hiːpt]

hear

v

To perceive or become aware of a sound with the ears.

[hɪr]

hearer

n

a person who hears something, especially someone who listens to a speaker, a performance, or a sound

[ˈhɪrər]

hearing

n

the ability to perceive sound

[ˈhɪrɪŋ]

hearing-aid

n

A small electronic device that fits in or behind the ear, worn to make sounds louder for a person with hearing loss.

[ˈhɪr.ɪŋ ˌeɪd]

hearing-impaired

adj

having a reduced or significant lack of ability to hear sounds; partially or completely deaf.

[ˈhɪrɪŋ ɪmˌperd]

hearken

v

to listen attentively; to give heed

[ˈhɑːr.kən]

hearsay

n

information that you have heard from other people but do not know to be true; rumor or gossip.

[ˈhɪr.seɪ]

hearse

n

a vehicle used for carrying the coffin at a funeral.

[hɜːrs]

heart

n

The organ in your chest that sends blood around your body.

[hɑːrt]

heart-attack

n

A sudden serious medical condition in which the heart stops working normally, often causing severe chest pain.

[ˈhɑːrt əˌtæk]

heart-bypass

n

A surgical procedure to create a new route for blood to flow to the heart, bypassing a blocked or narrowed coronary artery.

[ˈhɑːrt ˌbaɪ.pæs]

heart-disease

n

A disease that affects the heart and its blood vessels, such as coronary artery disease or heart failure.

[ˈhɑːrt dɪˌziːz]

heart-healthy

adj

Good for the health of the heart; promoting cardiovascular well-being.

[ˈhɑːrt ˌhelθi]
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