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habitableadjectiveFit for habitation.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The habitable world.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

habitualadjectiveCommonly used or practiced; usual.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

His habitual comment.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

habituallyadverbAccording to habit or custom.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Her habitually severe expression.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

hackverbBe able to manage or manage successfully.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

I can't hack it anymore.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

hacklesnounA feeling of anger and animosity.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Having one's hackles or dander up.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

haggardadjectiveShowing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Her face was drawn and haggard from sleeplessness.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle French, Middle High German, Old French, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

haggleverbWrangle (over a price, terms of an agreement, etc.).intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Let's not haggle over a few dollars.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

hairnounA covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He combed his hair.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

hairlessadjectiveHaving no hair or fur.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A Mexican Hairless is about the size of a fox terrier and hairless except for a tufts on the head and tail.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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hairyadjectiveHaving or covered with hair.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A hairy caterpillar.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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hajjnounThe fifth pillar of Islam is a pilgrimage to Mecca during the month of Dhu al-Hijja; at least once in a lifetime a Muslim is expected to make a religious journey to Mecca and the Kaaba.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

For a Muslim the hajj is the ultimate act of worship.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Arabic.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

halcyonadjectiveMarked by peace and prosperity.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The halcyon days of the clipper trade.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

halfnounOne of two equal parts of a divisible whole.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A century and one half.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

halfheartedadjectiveFeeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A halfhearted effort.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

halfwayadverbAt half the distance; at the middle.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He was halfway down the ladder when he fell.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

hallnounAn interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The elevators were at the end of the hall.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

hallowedadjectiveWorthy of religious veneration.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Jerusalem's hallowed soil.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

hallucinationnounAn object perceived during a hallucinatory episode.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He refused to believe that the angel was a hallucination.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

haltnounAn interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A halt in the arms race.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: German, Middle English, Middle French, Middle High German, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

haltinglyadverbIn a halting manner.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He spoke haltingly.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

English word formation.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

hammernounThe act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows).beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The sudden hammer of fists caught him off guard.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

hammeredadjectiveShaped or worked with a hammer and often showing hammer marks.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A bowl of hammered brass.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

handverbPlace into the hands or custody of.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Hand me the spoon, please.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

handcraftverbMake something by hand.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

We handcraft all our paper.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

handedadjectiveHaving or involving the use of hands.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A four-handed card game.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

handfulnounA small number or amount.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Only a handful of responses were received.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

handilyadverbWith no difficulty.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

She beat him handily.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: German, Middle English, Middle High German, Old English, Old High German, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

handleverbBe in charge of, act on, or dispose of.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

This blender can't handle nuts.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

handledadjectiveHaving a usually specified type of handle.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Pearl-handled revolver.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

handlingnounThe management of someone or something.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The handling of prisoners.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old English, Old French, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

handmadeadjectiveMade by hand or a hand process.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Delicate handmade baby dresses.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

handovernounAct of relinquishing property or authority etc.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The handover of occupied territory.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

handsnoun(with `in') guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

My fate is in your hands.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

handsomeadjectivePleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Very pretty but not so extraordinarily handsome.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

handsomelyadverbIn a generously handsome manner.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

India has responded handsomely by providing 3,000 men.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

handwovenadjectiveMade on a handloom.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Handwoven tablecloth.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

handwritingnounSomething written by hand.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

She recognized his handwriting.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

handyadjectiveEasy to reach.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Found a handy spot for the can opener.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: German, Middle English, Middle High German, Old English, Old High German, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

hangverbCause to be hanging or suspended.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Hang that picture on the wall.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Old English.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

hangingnounA form of capital punishment; victim is suspended by the neck from a gallows or gibbet until dead.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

In those days the hanging of criminals was a public entertainment.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

haphazardadjectiveMarked by great carelessness.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A most haphazard system of record keeping.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Arabic, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

happenverbChance to be or do something, without intention or causation.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

I happen to have just what you need!

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

happilyadverbIn a joyous manner.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

They shouted happily.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

happyadjectiveFeeling joy or pleasure.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

She was happy to see her friend.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Original teaching entry. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

harassedadjectiveTroubled persistently especially with petty annoyances.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Harassed working mothers.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Frankish, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

harassmentnounA feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

So great was his harassment that he wanted to destroy his tormentors.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Frankish, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

harborverbMaintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings).intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Harbor a resentment.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English, Old French, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

hardadjectiveNot easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Why is it so hard for you to keep a secret?

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

hardballnounA no-nonsense attitude in business or politics.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

They play hardball in the Senate.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old English, Old French, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

hardenedadjectiveMade tough by habitual exposure.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Hardened fishermen.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

hardeningnounThe process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The hardening of concrete.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

hardheadedadjectiveGuided by practical experience and observation rather than theory.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A hardheaded appraisal of our position.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

hardlyadverbOnly a very short time before.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

We hardly knew them.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

hardnessnounThe quality of being difficult to do.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He assigned a series of problems of increasing hardness.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

hardshipnounA state of misfortune or affliction.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A life of hardship.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

hardyadjectiveHaving rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Hardy explorers of northern Canada.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Frankish, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

harmfuladjectiveCausing or capable of causing harm.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Harmful effects of smoking.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

harmlesslyadverbIn a harmless manner.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

This is a harmlessly childish game.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

harmonicadjectiveOf or relating to harmony as distinct from melody and rhythm.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Subtleties of harmonic change and tonality.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

harmoniousadjectiveExisting together in harmony.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Harmonious family relationships.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle French.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

harmonizeverbBring into consonance or accord.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Harmonize one's goals with one's abilities.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, French, Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

harnessverbExploit the power of.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Harness natural forces and resources.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Middle English, Old French, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

harnessedadjectiveBrought under control and put to use.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The harnessed power of the atom.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

harriedadjectiveTroubled persistently especially with petty annoyances.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A harried expression.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

harryverbAnnoy continually or chronically.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English, Old French, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

harshadjectiveUnpleasantly stern.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Middle Low German, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

harshlyadverbIn a harsh or unkind manner.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

`That's enough!,' he cut in harshly.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Middle Low German, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

harshnessnounExcessive sternness.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The harshness of his punishment was inhuman.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Middle Low German, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

harvestnounThe gathering of crops when they are ready.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The apple harvest begins in autumn.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Old English

Original teaching entry.

hastenounOverly eager speed (and possible carelessness).beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He soon regretted his haste.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Frankish, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

hastilyadverbIn a hurried or hasty manner.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Hastily, he scanned the headlines.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Frankish, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old English, Old French, Scots. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

hastyadjectiveDone with very great haste and without due deliberation.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Hasty marriage seldom proveth well.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Frankish, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old English, Old French, Scots. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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hatnounAn informal term for a person's role.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He took off his politician's hat and talked frankly.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

hatchverbEmerge from the eggs.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Young birds, fish, and reptiles hatch.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Frankish, Middle English, Middle French, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

hatcherynounA place where eggs are hatched under artificial conditions (especially fish eggs).advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The park authorities operated a trout hatchery.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Frankish, Middle English, Middle French, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

hateverbDislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

I hate Mexican food.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

hatefuladjectiveEvoking or deserving hatred.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

No vice is universally as hateful as ingratitude.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

haughtilyadverbIn a haughty manner.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He peered haughtily down his nose.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Frankish, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

haughtyadjectiveHaving or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Haughty aristocrats.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Frankish, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

haulverbTransport in a vehicle.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Haul vegetables to the market.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Frankish, Middle Dutch, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

hauntedadjectiveHaving or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Became more and more haunted by the stupid riddle.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

hauntingadjectiveContinually recurring to the mind.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The cathedral organ and the distant voices have a haunting beauty.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

haveverbServe oneself to, or consume regularly.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Have another bowl of chicken soup!

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

hawkverbHunt with hawks.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The tribes like to hawk in the desert.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Frankish, Middle English, Middle Low German, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

hawkishadjectiveDisposed to warfare or hard-line policies.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Hawkish congressman.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Frankish, Latin, Middle English, Middle Low German, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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haywireadjectiveNot functioning properly.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Has gone completely haywire.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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hazardousadjectiveInvolving risk or danger.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Skydiving is a hazardous sport.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle French.

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headnounThe upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He stuck his head out the window.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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headbandnounA band worn around or over the head.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The earphones were held in place by a headband.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Frankish, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Old Norse, Old Occitan. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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headedadjectiveHaving a heading or course in a certain direction.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Westward headed wagons.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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headernounA headlong jump (or fall).beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He took a header into the shrubbery.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Chinese, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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headfirstadjectiveWith the head foremost.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A headfirst plunge down the stairs.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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headingnounA line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The heading seemed to have little to do with the text.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

headlessadjectiveNot having a head or formed without a head.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The headless horseman.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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headlongadverbWith the head foremost.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The runner slid headlong into third base.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English.

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headquartersnoun(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Many companies have their headquarters in New York.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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headwaynounForward movement.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The ship made little headway against the gale.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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healverbProvide a cure for, make healthy again.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The quack pretended to heal patients but never managed to.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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healedadjectiveFreed from illness or injury.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The incision is healed.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

healingadjectiveTending to cure or restore to health.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Her gentle healing hand.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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