English Words Starting With H

• hard power

  nounC1
  /ˈhɑːd ˌpaʊə/The use of military force, economic sanctions, or coercive diplomacy by a state or actor to achieve its aims.
• hard right

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˌhɑːd ˈraɪt/The most extreme, conservative, or reactionary faction within right-wing politics, often characterized by nationalism, social conservatism, and opposition to immigration and multiculturalism.
• hard rock

  nounB2
  /ˌhɑːd ˈrɒk/A type of loud, aggressive rock music characterized by heavy use of electric guitars, drums, and strong beats.
• hard rubber

  nounC1
  /ˌhɑːd ˈrʌb.ə/A tough, rigid material made by vulcanizing rubber with a high percentage of sulfur.
• hard sauce

  nounLow
  /ˌhɑːd ˈsɔːs/A sweet, rich sauce made from creamed butter, sugar, and flavoring (typically brandy, rum, or vanilla), served cold with warm desserts.
• hard science

  nounC1
  /ˌhɑːd ˈsaɪəns/A scientific discipline that relies on rigorous, quantitative, and empirical methods, typically involving experimentation, measurement, and mathematical modeling.
• hard sell

  nounC1
  /ˌhɑːd ˈsel/A sales technique involving aggressive, high-pressure persuasion.
• hard shoulder

  nounB1
  /ˌhɑːd ˈʃəʊl.dər/A hardened strip of land at the side of a motorway, for emergency use only.
• hard sign

  nounC2
  /ˌhɑːd ˈsaɪn/A non-vocalizing letter (ъ) in the Cyrillic script used in Bulgarian and formerly in Russian, serving to indicate a hard consonant and prevent palatalization.
• hard solder

  nounC2/Technical
  /ˌhɑːd ˈsəʊl.də/A type of solder, typically brass or silver-based, with a high melting point, used in metalwork where a strong joint is required.
• hard standing

  nounB2
  /ˌhɑːd ˈstændɪŋ/An area of ground, often covered with concrete, tarmac, or other hard material, designed for parking vehicles or storing heavy items.
• hard stop

  nounC1
  /ˌhɑːd ˈstɒp/A non-negotiable, fixed endpoint for a meeting, task, or commitment, after which one must leave or switch to another obligation.
• hard stuff

  nounB2
  /ˈhɑːd ˌstʌf/Strong alcoholic drink, especially spirits like whisky, vodka, or gin.
• hard tack

  nounLow
  /ˌhɑːd ˈtæk/A very hard, dry, and simple type of biscuit or bread, made from flour and water without salt or leavening, historically used as long-lasting rations for sailors and soldiers.
• hard tick

  nounLow-Frequency
  /ˌhɑːd ˈtɪk/A type of arachnid (family Ixodidae) that embeds its mouthparts deep into a host's skin to feed on blood.
• hard time

  nounHigh
  /ˌhɑːd ˈtaɪm/A period of difficulty, struggle, or adversity.
• hard times token

  nounC1/C2 (Specialized/Historical)
  /ˌhɑːd ˈtaɪmz ˌtəʊkən/A coin-like piece or substitute currency, often made of base metal, issued by private merchants or communities during periods of economic depression to address a shortage of official coinage.
• hard water

  nounLow
  /ˌhɑːd ˈwɔːtə/Water containing a high concentration of dissolved minerals, particularly calcium and magnesium ions.
• hard wheat

  nounC1
  /ˈhɑːd ˈwiːt/A type of wheat (Triticum durum) with hard, high-protein kernels, primarily used for making pasta, couscous, and certain breads.
• hard yards

  plural-nounC1/C2
  /ˌhɑːd ˈjɑːdz/The difficult, demanding, or unglamorous work that must be done to achieve a goal.

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