English Words Starting With H

• hard cheese

  nounLow
  /ˌhɑːd ˈtʃiːz/A British informal expression of ironic or insincere sympathy for a minor misfortune; akin to 'tough luck'.
• hard cider

  nounB2
  /ˌhɑːd ˈsaɪdə(r)/An alcoholic beverage made from fermented apple juice.
• hard clam

  nounLow-frequency technical/regional term
  /ˈhɑːd ˌklæm/An edible marine bivalve mollusc, Mercenaria mercenaria, known for its thick, hard, rounded shell.
• hard coal

  nounLow
  /ˌhɑːd ˈkəʊl/A dense, black type of coal with a high carbon content and high energy density, burning with little smoke; specifically, anthracite.
• hard copy

  nounB2
  /ˌhɑːd ˈkɒpi/A physical printed version of a digital document.
• hard core

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˌhɑːd ˈkɔː/The central, most dedicated, and unwavering group of supporters or participants; the most intense, explicit, or extreme version of something.
• hard court

  nounC1
  /ˌhɑːd ˈkɔːt/A tennis court with a rigid surface, typically composed of asphalt or concrete covered with an acrylic top layer.
• hard credit inquiry

  nounC1
  /hɑːd ˈkred.ɪt ɪnˈkwaɪə.ri/A formal check of a person's credit report by a lender when making a lending decision. It shows on the credit report and can temporarily lower the credit score.
• hard currency

  nounC1
  /ˌhɑːd ˈkʌr.ən.si/A currency that is widely accepted around the world and maintains a relatively stable value compared to other currencies, often because it originates from a politically and economically stable country.
• hard dinkum

  nounVery Low (highly region-specific)
  /ˌhɑːd ˈdɪŋkəm/A phrase used to emphasize the truth, authenticity, or genuineness of something.
• hard disk

  nounMedium
  /ˌhɑːd ˈdɪsk/A rigid magnetic disk for storing computer data.
• hard drive

  nounC1
  /ˈhɑːd ˌdraɪv/A physical, non-volatile data storage device inside a computer, typically using magnetic storage on rapidly rotating disks.
• hard drug

  nounC1
  /ˌhɑːd ˈdrʌɡ/A highly addictive, illegal drug considered to cause severe physical, psychological, and social harm, such as heroin or cocaine.
• hard feeling

  nounB1
  /ˌhɑːd ˈfiː.lɪŋz/Feelings of anger, bitterness, or resentment that linger after a conflict, disagreement, or competition.
• hard fern

  nounLow
  /ˈhɑːd ˌfɜːn/A type of fern belonging to the genus Blechnum, known for its tough, leathery fronds.
• hard goods

  plural-nounB2
  /ˌhɑːd ˈɡʊdz/Tangible, durable physical products; merchandise not classified as soft goods or perishables.
• hard ground

  nounC1
  /ˌhɑːd ˈɡraʊnd/Ground that is physically firm, compact, dry, or frozen, making it difficult to dig, penetrate, or walk on comfortably.
• hard hat

  adjectivenounB2
  /ˌhɑːd ˈhæt/A rigid protective helmet worn by workers on construction sites and in other industrial settings to protect the head from falling objects, impacts, and other hazards.
• hard head

  nounC1
  /ˈhɑːd ˈhɛd/A person who is stubborn, obstinate, or unyielding in their opinions or attitudes.
• hard hitter

  nounC1
  /ˌhɑːd ˈhɪt.ər/A person who delivers powerful blows, especially in sports like boxing or baseball.

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