Words That Start With H

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1 have To own or possess something.
2 he Used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned or understood.
3 his Belonging to or associated with him.
4 her Belonging to her — used before a noun to show something is owned by or associated with a particular woman, gir...
5 how By what means, method, or manner.
6 him The object form of "he" — used for a male person or animal already mentioned.
7 here At, in, or to this place — the place where the speaker is.
8 high Extending a long way upward; tall or elevated.
9 home The place where someone lives, especially with their family.
10 help Assistance or aid given to accomplish something.
11 house A building where people live, typically a single family.
12 however Nevertheless; in spite of what was just said.
13 having The act or state of owning or possessing something.
14 head The part of the body containing the brain, eyes, and mouth.
15 hard Solid and firm; not easily broken, cut, or dented.
16 half Equal to one of two equal parts of something.
17 hand The part of the body at the end of the arm, used for grasping and manipulating objects.
18 health The condition of being free from illness or injury; overall physical or mental well-being.
19 hope To want something to happen and believe it might.
20 human Relating to people, or having the qualities typical of people.
21 history The study of past events, or the events themselves considered together.
22 hit To strike someone or something, often forcefully.
23 heart The muscular organ that pumps blood through the body, traditionally seen as the seat of emotion.
24 happy Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.
25 heard Past tense and past participle of hear; perceived by ear.
26 himself The reflexive form of "he" — used when a male subject and object are the same person.
27 hear To perceive sound through the ears.
28 higher (Scotland) A school-leaving exam and university entrance qualification.
29 hey An informal way to greet someone or get their attention.
30 hold To grasp, carry, or support something with your hands or arms.
31 hour A unit of time equal to sixty minutes, one twenty-fourth of a day.
32 Hands An English surname.
33 happen To take place; to occur.
34 hell In many religions, the place of punishment for the wicked after death.
35 hot Having or giving off a high temperature.
36 hate To dislike someone or something intensely.
37 hi A friendly, casual greeting.
38 hospital A medical facility where sick or injured people receive treatment, often including surgery and overnight care.
39 hair A thin strand that grows from the skin of humans and many animals.
40 holy Regarded as sacred or dedicated to a god or religious purpose.
41 huge Extremely large in size, amount, or degree.
42 husband A man who is married to someone.
43 heavy Having great weight; hard to lift or carry.
44 hurt To cause physical pain or injury.
45 highly To a great degree; very much.
46 hall A passage or corridor inside a building.
47 heat The energy or sensation of high temperature; warmth.
48 holding Something owned, especially investments such as stocks, property, or bonds.
49 hearing The sense used to perceive sound.
50 ha Used to represent laughter, often written doubled or tripled.
51 healthy In good physical or mental condition; free from illness.
52 horse A large hoofed mammal with a mane and tail, long domesticated for riding, pulling loads, and farm work.
53 hill A raised area of land, smaller and less steep than a mountain.
54 historical Relating to history or the past, especially as recorded and studied, as opposed to legend or fiction.
55 handle The part of an object that is designed to be gripped by hand.
56 host A person who welcomes and entertains guests, or who runs an event.
57 helping A portion of food served to one person.
58 happening An event or occurrence, especially something unusual or notable.
59 henry The SI unit of electrical inductance, symbol H.
60 hundred The number 100, following ninety-nine.
61 harry To repeatedly bother, pressure, or harass someone.
62 housing Buildings for people to live in, considered collectively.
63 hello A common greeting said when meeting someone or answering the phone.
64 herself Used to refer back to a female subject already mentioned in the sentence.
65 heads A shouted warning that something is falling or about to hit someone from above.
66 honest Telling the truth and not inclined to lie, cheat, or steal.
67 hero A person admired for great courage, noble actions, or outstanding achievement.
68 haha A written representation of laughter.
69 heaven In many religions, the place where God, gods, or the blessed dead are believed to dwell.
70 Helps An English surname, likely derived from a personal name or occupational term.
71 holiday A day set aside for a religious, cultural, or national celebration, often free from work.
72 honestly In a truthful, sincere manner.
73 hole A hollow space or opening in something solid, or a gap that goes all the way through.
74 honor Great respect or high regard, often earned through integrity or achievement.
75 hoping Present participle of hope: wishing for or expecting something good.
76 hang To attach something at the top so it hangs down freely, or to be suspended in this way.
77 Harder A surname, often of German or Dutch origin.
78 hat A covering worn on the head, often with a brim.
79 height The measurement of how tall something or someone is, from base to top.
80 hardly Barely; only just; almost not at all.
81 headed Moving or directed toward a particular place.
82 heavily To a great degree or extent.
83 hockey A team sport in which players use curved sticks to hit a ball or puck into a goal.
84 hidden Kept out of sight; not easily noticed or found.
85 hide To put something, or oneself, somewhere out of sight or hard to find.
86 historic Important or significant enough to be remembered in history.
87 hong A historical foreign trading company or firm in China.
88 hopefully In a way that shows hope.
89 harm Physical injury or damage.
90 heritage Traditions, buildings, culture, or values passed down from earlier generations.
91 hearts One of the four suits in a standard deck of playing cards, marked with a red heart symbol.
92 hungry Feeling the need or desire to eat.
93 heading The title or short label at the top of a document, chapter, or section.
94 hanging Suspended or dangling from something.
95 hunt To chase and kill wild animals for food or sport.
96 happiness The state of feeling joyful, content, or satisfied with life.
97 honour The British spelling of honor — high respect, or a sense of what is morally right.
98 horrible Causing horror; extremely unpleasant or shocking.
99 household All the people who live together in one home, including family and any live-in staff.
100 handed Having a specified number or kind of hands, especially used in compounds like left-handed or right-handed.
101 Hollywood A neighbourhood of Los Angeles that has become world-famous as the centre of the American film industry.
102 hunting The activity of pursuing and killing wild animals for food, sport, or their parts.
103 headquarters An organization's main office, from which its operations or leadership are run.
104 Hills Plural of hill: raised areas of land, smaller than mountains.
105 hip The joint and surrounding area where the leg meets the pelvis.
106 helpful Giving useful help or assistance.
107 hence For this reason; therefore.
108 highway A main road, especially a large, fast public road built for long-distance travel.
109 hitting A series of hits or blows aimed at a person or object.
110 honey A sweet, thick golden liquid made by bees from flower nectar.
111 hop A short jump, especially on one leg or foot.
112 humanity People as a whole; the human race.
113 hunter A person who tracks and kills wild animals for food or sport.
114 horror A strong feeling of fear, shock, or disgust.
115 handling The way something is managed, dealt with, or physically handled.
116 hire To employ someone for pay, or to give someone a job.
117 Harris Slang for a dried, resin-rich preparation made from cannabis flowers, smoked as a drug.
118 Holes An English surname, a variant of Hole.
119 Hamilton A common surname of Scottish origin, also used as a male given name; also the name of several cities and towns...
120 hook A curved piece of metal or other material used to catch, hold, or hang something.
121 helicopter An aircraft lifted and moved by one or more sets of rotating overhead blades, letting it hover, fly in any dir...
122 hiding The state of being concealed.
123 huh Used to show confusion, surprise, or to ask someone to repeat what they said.
124 hilarious Extremely funny; causing loud laughter.
125 hmm A sound made to show you're thinking, hesitating, or considering something.
126 ho A shout used to draw attention, especially when spotting something in the distance.
127 holidays Chiefly British: time off work or school, especially for travel or relaxation (usually plural).
128 hung Suspended or attached from above.
129 handled Fitted with a handle or handles.
130 harmony A state of peaceful agreement, cooperation, or balance.
131 highlights A short summary of the best or most important moments of an event.
132 hurry To move or act with speed, or to make someone or something move faster.
133 habit Something you do regularly, often without thinking about it.
134 healing The body's process of repairing itself after injury or illness.
135 hunger The physical need or desire to eat.
136 handsome Good-looking, especially describing a man's attractive face or build.
137 Harvard A surname and place name, best known as the name of Harvard University in Massachusetts, the oldest institutio...
138 Hitler A domineering, tyrannical person who enjoys controlling others (used as an insult, from the name of the Nazi d...
139 hated Strongly disliked; despised.
140 homeless Without a permanent place to live.
141 hood A loose covering for the head, often part of a jacket or coat.
142 hammer A hand tool with a heavy head, used for driving nails, breaking things apart, or shaping metal.
143 hosting The act of running and maintaining a website or computer service for someone else.
144 Helen The daughter of Zeus and Leda, considered to be the most beautiful woman in the world; her abduction by Paris...
145 harper A person who plays the harp.
146 harsh Unpleasantly rough, severe, or unforgiving — used for weather, conditions, sounds, or treatment.
147 holder A person who owns, possesses, or is entitled to something, such as a ticket, title, or account.
148 horn A hard, pointed growth on the head of certain animals, such as cattle, goats, or rhinos.
149 habitat The natural environment where a plant or animal normally lives.
150 highlight The most memorable or exciting part of an event, experience, or period.
151 hiring The process of employing someone.
152 harbour British spelling of harbor: a sheltered area of water where ships can dock.
153 Hawaii A US state made up of a chain of islands in the Pacific Ocean, capital Honolulu.
154 Holland A common informal name for the Netherlands, technically referring to just two of its provinces (North and Sout...
155 humanitarian Concerned with improving people's welfare and reducing suffering.
156 humble Not proud or arrogant; modest about one's own importance or abilities.
157 ham Meat from the thigh of a pig, cured or cooked for eating.
158 heating A system used to warm a building or room.
159 Harvey A masculine given name and surname of French and Breton origin, meaning "battle worthy."
160 heights A neighborhood or area situated on elevated or hilly ground, often used in place names.
161 hybrid The offspring produced by crossing two different species, breeds, or varieties.
162 hatred An intense, deep-seated dislike or hostility toward someone or something.
163 haven A place of safety or shelter from danger or trouble.
164 hostile Unfriendly or aggressive, like an enemy.
165 hurting Experiencing pain or distress, physical or emotional.
166 historically With reference to history, or in terms of the historical record.
167 hug To wrap your arms around someone and hold them close, usually to show affection or comfort.
168 handful The amount that fits in one hand, or a small number of something.
169 happily In a happy, contented, or cheerful way.
170 harbor A sheltered area of water where ships can dock or anchor safely.
171 harvest The gathering in of a ripe crop, or the crop itself once gathered.
172 hull The main body of a ship, boat, or aircraft.
173 heal To make well again after illness or injury; to recover.
174 horizon The line in the distance where the sky appears to meet the land or sea.
175 horizontal Level and flat; parallel to the ground rather than upright.
176 hub The central part of a wheel, around which it turns.
177 halfway At the midpoint between two places, times, or amounts.
178 Harrison A northern English surname originating as a patronymic, a male given name, and the name of numerous towns acro...
179 heated Made warm, often by a built-in system.
180 hint A small clue or suggestion that helps someone understand or guess something.
181 Holmes Informal, friendly term of address for a man, similar to "man" or "dude."
182 Hughes A Welsh and English surname derived from the given name Hugh, also the name of a suburb of Canberra, Australia...
183 hurricane A powerful rotating tropical storm with sustained winds of at least 74 miles per hour, typically forming over...
184 han A deep, culturally specific feeling of sorrow, resentment, and unresolved grief in Korean identity.
185 homework Schoolwork assigned to be done outside of class.
186 Hannah A common female given name of Hebrew origin, also the name of the mother of the prophet Samuel in the Old Test...
187 hart An adult male deer, especially a mature male red deer.
188 heels Shoes with raised, elevated backs, typically worn by women.
189 Hungary A landlocked country in Central Europe whose capital is Budapest.
190 Harold In improvised comedy theatre, a long-form structure in which several scenes, characters, and themes are set up...
191 hydrogen The lightest chemical element, with the symbol H and atomic number 1.
192 Halloween October 31st, a holiday marked by costumes, pumpkin carving, and trick-or-treating.
193 hay Grass that has been cut and dried, used as feed for animals.
194 hazard A source of danger or risk of harm.
195 helmet A hard protective covering worn on the head, especially during sports, combat, or dangerous work.
196 Hudson An English surname originating as a patronymic.
197 harassment Repeated unwanted behavior intended to disturb, intimidate, or upset someone.
198 harmful Likely to cause harm, injury, or damage.
199 headache A pain in the head.
200 highlighted Marked or emphasized, often with colour, to draw attention.
201 historian A person who studies, researches, or writes about history.
202 honesty The quality of being truthful and sincere.
203 Hebrew A member of the ancient Semitic people descended from the biblical patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
204 heck A mild, family-friendly substitute for "hell," used to express frustration or surprise.
205 Hugh A male given name of Germanic origin, also used as a surname.
206 Hindu A follower of Hinduism, a major religion originating in India.
207 hon An affectionate way of addressing someone; short for "honey".
208 halt To stop moving or operating, or to cause something to stop.
209 herald A person or thing that announces or signals that something is coming.
210 Hillary A unisex given name and surname, a variant spelling of Hilary, meaning "cheerful."
211 homeland The country a person considers home, often their country of birth or ancestry.
212 hut A small, simple shelter, usually just one room, built from whatever materials are on hand.
213 hack To cut or chop something roughly, without precision.
214 Hamas A Palestinian Islamist political and militant organization that controls the Gaza Strip.
215 Hawks An English surname derived from "hawk," often an occupational name for a falconer.
216 homer A home run in baseball.
217 hers The thing or things belonging to her; used in place of "her" plus a noun.
218 hollow A small valley or dip between hills, or a sunken area on a surface.
219 hypothesis A proposed explanation for something that can be tested through further study or experiment.
220 handy Convenient and useful; easy to use.
221 heroin A highly addictive illegal drug made from morphine, known for producing an intense rush of euphoria.
222 hm A short version of "hmm", used to show you're thinking something over.
223 hail Small, hard balls of ice that fall from the sky during a storm.
224 Hampshire A county in southern England.
225 Hans A male given name of German origin, a short form of Johannes.
226 header Text or information placed at the top of a page, document, or section.
227 holocaust (historical, capitalised) The mass murder of around six million European Jews by Nazi Germany during World War...
228 honda The loop at the end of a lasso that the rope's other end slides through to form the noose.
229 Hungarian Relating to Hungary, its people, or its language.
230 hardcore Deeply committed or dedicated to something, often to an extreme degree.
231 heir A person legally entitled to inherit someone's property, money, or title after they die.
232 hostage A person held captive to force someone else to do, or not do, something.
233 humidity The amount of moisture present in the air.
234 hype Exaggerated promotion or buzz around something, often overselling how good it really is.
235 Hague A surname, and short for The Hague, the seat of government of the Netherlands.
236 haunted Said of a place, believed to be regularly visited by a ghost.
237 Hayes An English or Irish surname, and a given name, also used for several towns in England and the US.
238 headline The bold title printed above a newspaper or magazine article, summarizing its content.
239 heavens An exclamation of surprise or exasperation.
240 hiking The activity of walking long distances outdoors, typically on trails, for pleasure or exercise.
241 hooked Curved like a hook.
242 Henderson A surname of Scottish origin, meaning roughly "son of Henry"; also used as a place name in several countries.
243 humour (UK) The quality of being funny, or the ability to find things funny.
244 halls Student housing at a university, especially in the UK ("halls of residence").
245 hatch A small door or opening, often in a floor, ceiling, wall, or vehicle.
246 hospitality Friendly, generous treatment of guests or visitors.
247 hahaha An extended written representation of laughter.
248 hardy Able to endure difficult conditions, fatigue, or hardship; tough and resilient.
249 hawk A medium-sized bird of prey that hunts other animals from the air.
250 Herbert A male given name of Germanic origin.
251 heroic Showing great courage, self-sacrifice, or exceptional bravery.
252 hike A long walk taken for pleasure or exercise, usually outdoors.
253 hobby An activity someone does regularly for pleasure in their free time, not for work.
254 holly A prickly-leaved evergreen shrub or small tree with bright red berries, often used as Christmas decoration.
255 hometown The town or city where a person was born or grew up.
256 honourable The British spelling of honorable — deserving respect for good, fair, or moral conduct.
257 Halifax A town in West Yorkshire, England.
258 hesitate To pause before doing or deciding something because of doubt or reluctance.
259 hierarchy A system in which people or things are ranked one above another according to status or authority.
260 Hispanic Relating to Spain, or to Spanish-speaking countries and cultures, especially in Latin America.
261 handbook A concise reference book covering a particular subject, meant to be kept close at hand.
262 headphones A pair of small speakers worn over or in the ears so only the wearer hears the sound.
263 homosexuality Romantic or sexual attraction to people of one's own sex.
264 Haiti A country occupying the western third of the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean.
265 heavenly Relating to heaven or the sky.
266 heh A written representation of a short, mild laugh, often used online to show quiet amusement rather than genuine...
267 homicide The killing of one person by another, whether it was planned or accidental.
268 homosexual Attracted romantically or sexually to people of the same sex.
269 Hugo A male given name from the Germanic languages, a Latinized form of Hugh.
270 heather A low evergreen shrub with small purple, pink, or white flowers, common on moorland.
271 hes A gender-neutral pronoun blending "he" and "she," used for a person of unspecified or non-binary gender.
272 honoured Shown great respect, or made to feel proud and grateful for special recognition.
273 haul To pull or drag something heavy, often over a distance.
274 heel The rounded back part of the foot, or the corresponding part of a shoe or sock.
275 herd A large group of animals of one kind that live, feed, or move together.
276 Hindi A major language of India, one of its official languages, written in the Devanagari script.
277 hormone A chemical made by one part of the body and carried in the blood to affect another part.
278 Hank A coiled loop or bundle of yarn, twine, or rope.
279 hearted Having a particular kind of heart or disposition (used in combination, as in "kind-hearted" or "cold-hearted")...
280 hemisphere One half of the Earth, typically divided north/south by the equator or east/west by a chosen meridian.
281 hormones Plural of hormone; often used loosely to mean hormone treatment or hormonal changes.
282 handing The act of passing something to someone with the hand.
283 halo A circle of light shown around the head of a holy figure in art.
284 harmless Not capable of causing injury or harm; safe.
285 hating The act of feeling or showing hatred; hating something or someone.
286 hopeless Without hope; expecting nothing good to happen.
287 hygiene The practices and conditions that keep people healthy and clean, especially by preventing disease.
288 hacking Unauthorized access to a computer system or network.
289 hamlet A very small settlement, smaller than a village, often just a cluster of houses without its own church or loca...
290 Hammond An English surname, also used as a given name and as the name of several towns, most notably Hammond, Indiana.
291 hazardous Dangerous; likely to cause harm.
292 heath An open, uncultivated stretch of land, typically with sandy soil and low shrubs like heather.
293 honorable Acting with integrity and deserving respect.
294 honors Studying or graded at an advanced, high-achieving academic level.
295 hooker Rugby: the player in the front row of the scrum who hooks the ball back with their foot.
296 Husbands An English surname.
297 Honduras A country in Central America, capital Tegucigalpa.
298 hairy Covered with a lot of hair or fur.
299 housed Provided with, enclosed in, or covered by a house or shelter.
300 hallway A corridor connecting rooms inside a building.