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8,130 words, searchable by word, definition, part of speech, and CEFR level.

hand-wringing Noun C1

Excessive worrying or anxious talk about a problem, often without any useful action following it.

handbag Noun A1

A small bag used mainly by women to carry personal items such as money and keys.

handful Noun B1

The amount that fits in one hand, or a small number of people or things.

handle Verb B1

To deal with a situation, problem, or person, or to touch and hold something with your hands.

hang Verb A1

To attach something at the top so that the rest of it is free to move or hang down.

hanger Noun A1

A curved piece of wood, wire, or plastic used to hang clothes.

hapless Adjective C1

Unlucky, especially in a way that invites pity or amusement.

happen Verb A1

To take place or occur, often without being planned.

happily Adverb A2

In a happy way, or fortunately.

happiness Noun B1

The feeling of being pleased, content, or joyful.

happy Adjective A1

Feeling or showing pleasure and contentment.

harangue Noun C1

A long, forceful, and often angry speech intended to criticize or persuade.

harbinger Noun B1

A sign or event that shows something, often something significant, is about to happen.

harbor Noun A1

A sheltered area of water along a coast where ships can dock safely.

harbour Noun A2

A sheltered area of water where boats can dock safely.

hard Adjective A1

Firm and solid, or difficult to do or understand.

hardly Adverb A1

Almost not at all, or only barely.

hardship Noun A2

A period of difficulty or suffering, often caused by a lack of money or basic needs.

hardwood Noun A2

Wood from trees such as oak or maple, generally denser and used for furniture and flooring rather than construction.

hardy Adjective B1

Able to survive difficult conditions, such as cold weather or rough treatment.

hare Noun A1

An animal similar to a rabbit but larger, with longer legs and ears.

harm Noun B2

Damage or injury caused to a person, animal, or thing.

harmful Adjective B2

Causing or likely to cause damage or injury.

harmless Adjective A1

Not able or likely to cause damage or injury.

harmonica Noun A1

A small musical instrument that you hold to your mouth and play by blowing and breathing in.

harmony Noun A2

A state in which people or things exist together peacefully and agreeably.

harness Noun A2

A set of straps used to control or secure an animal or a person, especially during a risky activity.

harp Noun A1

A large musical instrument with many strings stretched across an open frame, played by plucking with the fingers.

harrow Verb C2

To cause someone great distress, or, in farming, to break up soil with a heavy piece of equipment.

harrowing Adjective C1

Extremely distressing or disturbing to experience or hear about.

harsh Adjective A2

Unpleasantly severe or rough, whether describing weather, treatment, or a tone of voice.

harvest Verb A2

To gather crops that are ready to be picked.

has Verb A1

The form of "have" used with he, she, or it.

haste Noun B1

Fast movement or action that comes from urgency, sometimes at the cost of care.

hat Noun A1

A piece of clothing worn on the head.

hate Verb A1

To dislike someone or something very strongly.

hateful Adjective A1

Full of hate, or causing someone to feel hated or unwanted.

haughty Adjective C1

Behaving as if you are better or more important than other people.

have Verb A1

To own, hold, or experience something.

have to Verb A1

To be required or obliged to do something.

haven Noun C1

A place where someone feels safe, protected, or free from trouble.

havoc Noun B1

Widespread damage or disorder.

hawk Noun A1

A medium-sized bird of prey that hunts smaller animals from the air.

hay Noun A1

Dried grass used as food for farm animals.

he Pronoun A1

Used to talk about a boy or man who was already mentioned.

head Noun A1

The top part of the body that contains the brain, eyes, and mouth.

headache Noun A1

A pain felt inside the head.

headland Noun B1

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