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19,295 words · meanings, pronunciation and origins · ranked by use

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755 words · showing 301–360

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  • heavy-dutyadjectiveC1Designed to withstand hard use or heavy loads.
  • hectic/ˈhɛktɪk/adjectiveB2Packed with frantic rushed activity.
  • hector/ˈhɛktə/verbC2To bully somebody with loud talk.
  • hedge/ˈhɛd͡ʒ/nounB22 meaningsA living wall of bushes dividing fields.
  • hedgehog/ˈhɛd͡ʒ.hɒɡ/nounB2A small spiny nocturnal mammal that curls into a ball for defence.
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A line of bushes marking the edge of a field.
  • hedonistic/ˈhɛdənɪstɪk/adjectiveC1Devoted to pleasure above everything else.
  • heed/ˈhiːd/verbC1To pay careful attention to a warning.
  • heedless/ˈhiːdləs/adjectiveC1Taking no notice of danger or advice.
  • heel/hiːl/nounB25 meaningsThe rounded back part of the human foot, below the ankle.
  • heft/hɛft/verbC12 meaningsTo lift something to judge how heavy it is.
  • hefty/ˈhɛfti/adjectiveB2+Large, heavy and substantial.
  • hegemony/hɪˈɡɛ.mə.ni/nounC2The dominance of one state or group over others.
  • heifer/ˈhɛfə(ɹ)/nounC1A young cow that has not yet had a calf.
  • height/haɪt/nounA2+4 meaningsHow tall something is, measured from bottom to top.
  • heighten/ˈhaɪ̯.tən/verbC1To make a feeling or an effect stronger.
  • heimlich manoeuvrenounC1Sharp pressure under the ribs to clear a blocked throat.
  • heinous/ˈheɪnəs/adjectiveC1Wicked in the extreme.
  • heir/ˈɛə̯/nounB2The person who will receive property or a title.
  • heir apparentnounC1The person certain to inherit a title.
  • heirloom/ˈɛə.luːm/nounB2+2 meaningsA valuable object passed down through the generations of a family.
  • heirshipnounC2The right to inherit what a family holds.
  • heist/haɪst/nounB2A daring, carefully planned robbery.
  • helicopter/ˈheliːˌkɔptə(ɹ)/nounB12 meaningsAn aircraft lifted by rotating blades, able to hover.
  • helium/ˈhiː.li.əm/nounB1+A very light inert gas.
  • helix/ˈhiːlɪks/nounC12 meaningsA spiral that climbs as it turns.
  • hell/hɛl/adverbB22 meaningsDropped in after the question word, or before the thing being described, to sharpen it and show irritation or disbelief.
  • hell-bent/ˈhɛlˌbɛnt/adjectiveC1Absolutely determined, whatever the cost.
  • hellhole/ˈhɛlˌhoʊl/nounC1A thoroughly wretched and unpleasant place.
  • hellish/ˈhɛlɪʃ/adjectiveB2+Extremely unpleasant or difficult.
  • hello/hɛˈloʊ/phraseA14 meaningsA greeting used when you meet somebody.
  • helm/hɛlm/nounC12 meaningsThe wheel or tiller used to steer a boat.
  • helmet/ˈhɛlmɪt/nounA2A hard hat worn to protect the head.
  • help/hɛlp/verbA15 meaningsTo make something easier for someone by doing part of it or giving what they need.
  • help yourselfphraseB1Take as much as you want without asking.
  • helper/ˈhɛlpɚ/nounB2Somebody who assists another.
  • helpful/ˈhɛlp.fl̩/adjectiveA2Giving or ready to give useful assistance.
  • helping/ˈhɛlpɪŋ/nounB1The amount of food put on one plate at one time.
  • helpless/ˈhɛlplɪs/adjectiveB12 meaningsUnable to do anything to look after or defend yourself.
  • helplessness/ˈhɛlplɪsnɪs/nounB2+The state of being unable to do anything for yourself.
  • helpline/ˈhɛlpˌlaɪn/nounB2+A phone number to call when you need to talk.
  • helter-skelter/ˌhɛltɚˈskɛltɚ/nounC1A tall tower with a spiral slide around it.
  • hem/hɛm/nounB2+2 meaningsThe folded and stitched bottom edge of a garment.
  • hemisphere/ˈhɛmɪsfɪə/nounB1+3 meaningsHalf of the Earth, divided at the equator or by a line running north to south.
  • hemline/ˈhɛmˌlaɪn/nounC1The line where the bottom edge of a skirt falls.
  • hemlock/ˈhɛmˌlɒk/nounC12 meaningsA poisonous plant of the parsley family.
  • hemp/hɛmp/nounB2+A tough plant fibre used for rope and cloth.
  • hempen/ˈhɛmpən/adjectiveC2Made from the tough fibre of a plant.
  • hen/hɛn/nounA2+2 meaningsAn adult female chicken.
  • hence/ˈhɛns/adverbB22 meaningsFrom this reason.
  • henceforth/hɛnsˈfɔɹθ/adverbC2From this moment on.
  • henchman/ˈhɛnt͡ʃ.mən/nounB2+A loyal follower who does the dirty work.
  • hepatitis/ˌhɛpəˈtaɪ̯tɪs/nounB2+An inflammation of the liver caused by a virus.
  • herald/ˈhɛɹəld/verbC2To announce that something is coming.
  • heraldry/ˈhɛɹ.əl.dɹi/nounC1The system of coats of arms and their designs.
  • herb/hɜːb/nounB2A leafy plant used in small amounts for flavour.
  • herbal/ˈhɜːbəl/adjectiveB2+2 meaningsTasting or smelling of green leaves and stems.
  • herbal teanounB1A hot drink brewed from flowers or leaves, without caffeine.
  • herbicide/ˈhɜːbɪsaɪd/nounC1A chemical sprayed to kill unwanted plants.
  • herbivore/ˈhɜːbɪvɔː(ɹ)/nounB2+An animal that eats only plants.