Full List
Hack: To cut or chop roughly; to gain unauthorized access to a computer system.
- She used a machete to hack through the thick vines.
- He hacked into his teacher’s computer.
Hail: To greet enthusiastically; to call out to attract attention.
- The crowd gathered to hail the returning hero.
Halt: To stop or bring to a stop.
- The police ordered the vehicle to halt immediately.
Hamper: To hinder or obstruct progress.
- Heavy rains can hamper construction projects.
Hand: To pass or give something to someone.
- She handed him the keys before leaving.
Handle: To deal with or manage a situation or object.
- He knew how to handle difficult customers.
Hang: To suspend from above; to attach so that it dangles.
- They decided to hang the painting in the living room.
- The keys are hanging above the fireplace.
Happen: To occur or take place.
- Strange things tend to happen in that old house.
Harass: To annoy, bother, or pressure repeatedly.
- The activist claimed she was harassed online.
Harbor: To give shelter or refuge; to keep secretly in the mind.
- He continued to harbor doubts about the plan.
- She harbors feelings for her boss.
Harden: To make or become firm, rigid, or unfeeling.
- The cement will harden after a few hours.
Harm: To injure, damage, or cause hurt.
- The chemicals could harm the environment.
Harvest: To gather crops or other resources.
- They harvest wheat every autumn.
Hatch: To emerge from an egg; to create or devise.
- The chicks began to hatch early in the morning.
- He hatched a plan to rob the store.
Hate: To feel intense dislike for.
- I hate waiting in long lines.
Haul: To pull or drag something heavy with effort.
- They had to haul the boxes up the stairs.
Haunt: To visit or appear in a persistent way, often as a ghost; to trouble the mind.
- The town believes that manor is haunted.
- Her past crimes still haunt her to this day.
Have: To own, possess, or hold.
- She has three younger brothers.
Hawk: To peddle or sell aggressively.
- Vendors hawked souvenirs to the tourists.
Head: To lead or be in charge; to move in a direction.
- She was chosen to head the committee.
- He was last seen heading east.
Heal: To make healthy again; to mend.
- The wound will heal with proper care.
Heap: To pile or gather in a large quantity.
- She heaped food onto her plate.
Hear: To perceive sound with the ears.
- “I can’t hear you over the noise.”
Hearten: To give courage, confidence, or hope.
- The team was heartened by the coach’s speech.
Heat: To make hot or warm.
- “Please heat the soup before serving.”
Heave: To lift or haul with effort; to throw forcefully.
- They heaved the heavy crate into the truck.
- He heaved the ball at his sister.
Heckle: To interrupt or challenge a speaker with rude comments.
- The comedian was heckled by someone in the audience.
Hedge: To avoid giving a clear answer; to protect oneself against risk.
- She hedged when asked about her future plans.
Heighten: To increase or intensify.
- The news heightened public anxiety.
Help: To give aid or assistance.
- He offered to help carry the bags.
Hem: To fold and sew the edge of fabric; to confine or restrict.
- She hemmed the skirt to make it shorter.
- “Bobby had Jimmy hemmed up in a chokehold!”
Hesitate: To pause before acting or speaking, often due to uncertainty.
- He hesitated before answering the question.
Hide: To put something out of sight; to keep secret.
- The child tried to hide behind the curtain.
Highlight: To emphasize or make something stand out.
- The report highlighted several key issues.
Hinder: To create difficulties; to obstruct progress.
- Bad weather hindered their journey.
Hint: To suggest or indicate subtly.
- She hinted that she might leave early.
Hire: To employ someone for work.
- The company plans to hire more staff this year.
Hit: To strike with force.
- The ball hit the window and cracked it.
Hoard: To collect and store excessively.
- He hoarded old newspapers in his garage.
Hobble: To walk with difficulty due to injury; to impede progress.
- She hobbled across the room on crutches.
Hold: To grasp, keep, or support in the hands.
- She held the baby gently.
Holler: To shout or call out loudly.
- He hollered for help across the field.
Hone: To sharpen or improve a skill.
- She honed her writing skills through practice.
Honor: To regard or treat with respect.
- The ceremony honored the soldiers’ bravery.
Hook: To attach or catch with a hook; to captivate.
- He hooked the fish after several tries.
- “The book had me hooked from the first line.”
Hop: To jump on one foot or make short leaps.
- The frog hopped into the pond.
Hope: To desire or wish for a certain outcome.
- I hope it doesn’t rain tomorrow.
Hover: To remain suspended in the air; to stay uncertainly nearby.
- The helicopter hovered above the hospital.
- The teacher hovered over John, making sure he didn’t cheat.
Howl: To cry out loudly, often like a wolf or dog; to wail in pain or laughter.
- The wolves howled at the full moon.
Hug: To hold someone tightly in one’s arms.
- She hugged her friend before leaving.
