English Words Starting With H

• hard knocks

  plural-nounC1-C2
  /ˌhɑːd ˈnɒks/Difficult and painful experiences, especially those that come from living in difficult circumstances, which teach someone how to be strong and resilient.
• hard labor

  nounC1
  /ˌhɑːd ˈleɪ.bə/Punitive physical work assigned as a penalty, especially in a prison or penal colony.
• hard labour

  nounC1
  /ˌhɑːd ˈleɪ.bər/A punishment or sentence requiring a person to perform heavy physical work.
• hard landing

  nounC1-C2
  /ˌhɑːd ˈlænd.ɪŋ/An aircraft landing involving significant impact with the ground, often due to pilot error or technical issues.
• hard lens

  nounC2 (Specialised)
  /ˌhɑːd ˈlenz/A type of contact lens made from rigid, non-porous material.
• hard light

  nounMedium
  /ˈhɑːd ˌlaɪt/A type of illumination from a small, direct source that produces sharp, well-defined shadows and high contrast.
• hard line

  nounB2
  /ˌhɑːd ˈlaɪn/A strict, uncompromising policy or attitude.
• hard lines

  nounC2 (Very low frequency; primarily UK)
  /ˌhɑːd ˈlaɪnz/An expression of sympathy or commiseration for someone's misfortune or bad luck.
• hard maple

  nounC1
  /ˌhɑːd ˈmeɪ.pəl/A specific species of maple tree (Acer saccharum), also known as sugar maple or rock maple, characterized by its very hard, dense wood.
• hard mass

  nounB2-C1
  /ˈhɑːd ˈmæs/A significant and resistant collection of people or things; a dense, solid body that is difficult to penetrate or break.
• hard money

  nounMedium
  /ˌhɑːd ˈmʌni/Currency that is backed by a tangible asset with intrinsic value, such as gold or silver, as opposed to fiat money.
• hard neck

  nounLow
  /ˌhɑːd ˈnek/Shameless audacity; impudent boldness.
• hard news

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌhɑːd ˈnjuːz/Factual, timely reports of recent events and issues considered of significant public importance, such as politics, crime, war, and disasters. Presented in a straightforward, objective manner.
• hard of hearing

  adjectivenounMedium
  /ˌhɑːd əv ˈhɪər.ɪŋ/Partially deaf; having a significant but not total loss of hearing.
• hard on

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌhɑːd ˈɒn/A severe, harsh, or punishing attitude or treatment towards someone, often seen as unfair.
• hard pad

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌhɑːd ˈpæd/A tough, often uncomfortable surface or protective mat.
• hard palate

  nounLow
  /ˌhɑːd ˈpæl.ət/The hard, bony front part of the roof of the mouth, separating the oral and nasal cavities.
• hard paste

  nounLow
  /ˌhɑːd ˈpeɪst/A type of true porcelain made from kaolin and petuntse, fired at a very high temperature, resulting in a vitrified, non-porous, and extremely hard ceramic body.
• hard peach

  nounlow
  /hɑːd piːtʃ/A peach variety with flesh that remains firm and dense when ripe, not softening to a juicy texture.
• hard porn

  nounLow
  /ˌhɑːd ˈpɔːn/Explicit pornographic material depicting actual sexual acts in a graphic and un-simulated manner.

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