Words With H In The Middle
Welcome to a delightful exploration of words with a surprise twist—those with 'H' nestled snugly in the middle! Join us on this whimsical journey as we uncover hidden gems and quirky favorites. Get ready to expand your vocabulary and impress your friends with these intriguing word discoveries!
3 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| the | 6 | A word placed before nouns to limit or individualize their meaning. | - |
| she | 6 | This or that female; the woman understood or referred to; the animal of the female sex, or object personified as feminine, which was spoken of. | - |
| why | 12 | the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores' | - |
| who | 9 | a United Nations agency to coordinate international health activities and to help governments improve health services | - |
| shy | 9 | lacking self-confidence | - |
| thy | 9 | - | - |
| chi | 8 | the circulating life energy that in Chinese philosophy is thought to be inherent in all things; in traditional Chinese medicine the balance of negative and positive forms in the body is believed to be essential for good health | - |
| cha | 8 | - | - |
| aha | 6 | - | - |
| sha | 6 | - | - |
| phi | 8 | the 21st letter of the Greek alphabet | - |
| ohm | 8 | German physicist who formulated Ohm's law (1787-1854) | - |
| oho | 6 | - | - |
| tho | 6 | a branch of the Tai languages | - |
| rho | 6 | the 17th letter of the Greek alphabet | - |
| sho | 6 | - | - |
| ehs | 6 | - | - |
| ghi | 7 | - | - |
| ahi | 6 | - | - |
| ahs | 6 | - | - |
| che | 8 | - | - |
| rhy | 9 | - | - |
| mho | 8 | a unit of conductance equal to the reciprocal of an ohm | - |
| khi | 10 | the 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet | - |
| pht | 8 | - | - |
| pho | 8 | - | - |
| ohs | 6 | - | - |
| wha | 9 | - | - |
| zho | 15 | - | - |
4 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| that | 7 | As a demonstrative pronoun, that usually points out, or refers to, a person or thing previously mentioned, or supposed to be understood. That, as a demonstrative, may precede the noun to which it refers. | that which he has said is true |
| what | 10 | Something; thing; stuff. | - |
| this | 7 | As a demonstrative pronoun, this denotes something that is present or near in place or time, or something just mentioned, or that is just about to be mentioned. | - |
| they | 10 | The plural of he, she, or it. They is never used adjectively, but always as a pronoun proper, and sometimes refers to persons without an antecedent expressed. | - |
| when | 10 | - | - |
| them | 9 | The objective case of they. | - |
| then | 7 | subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors) | then he left |
| than | 7 | A particle expressing comparison, used after certain adjectives and adverbs which express comparison or diversity, as more, better, other, otherwise, and the like. It is usually followed by the object compared in the nominative case. Sometimes, however, the object compared is placed in the objective case, and than is then considered by some grammarians as a preposition. Sometimes the object is expressed in a sentence, usually introduced by that. | I would rather suffer than that you should want |
| shit | 7 | obscene terms for feces | - |
| show | 10 | provide evidence for | The blood test showed that he was the father |
| shut | 7 | move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut | shut the window |
| shot | 7 | an estimate based on little or no information | - |
| john | 14 | a room or building equipped with one or more toilets | - |
| whoa | 10 | - | - |
| shop | 9 | small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done | - |
| ship | 9 | go on board | - |
| whom | 12 | The objective case of who. | - |
| thus | 7 | an aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation | - |
| chat | 9 | talk socially without exchanging too much information | - |
| thin | 7 | lacking excess flesh | you can't be too rich or too thin |
| thou | 7 | the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100 | - |
| shoe | 7 | a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation | - |
| chef | 12 | a professional cook | - |
| chop | 11 | cut into pieces | chop meat |
| thee | 7 | - | - |
| chip | 11 | the act of chipping something | - |
| shed | 8 | cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers | our dog sheds every Spring |
| bhai | 9 | - | - |
| khan | 11 | an inn in some eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans | - |
| chin | 9 | the protruding part of the lower jaw | - |
| whip | 12 | beat severely with a whip or rod | - |
| chew | 12 | a wad of something chewable as tobacco | - |
| shin | 7 | a cut of meat from the lower part of the leg | - |
| echo | 9 | ring or echo with sound | - |
| ahem | 9 | the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc. | - |
| chow | 12 | informal terms for a meal | - |
| shaw | 10 | United States humorist who wrote about rural life (1818-1885) | - |
| shan | 7 | a branch of the Tai languages | - |
| chad | 10 | a family of Afroasiatic tonal languages (mostly two tones) spoken in the regions west and south of Lake Chad in north central Africa | - |
| chap | 11 | a long narrow depression in a surface | - |
| shoo | 7 | drive away by crying `shoo!' | - |
| thud | 8 | make a noise typical of an engine lacking lubricants | - |
| thug | 8 | an aggressive and violent young criminal | - |
| ache | 9 | feel physical pain | - |
| whew | 13 | - | - |
| shag | 8 | slang for sexual intercourse | - |
| baht | 9 | the basic unit of money in Thailand | - |
| chic | 11 | elegance by virtue of being fashionable | - |
| shiv | 10 | a knife used as a weapon | - |
| whim | 12 | a sudden desire | - |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| there | 8 | to or toward that place; away from the speaker | go there around noon! |
| right | 9 | make right or correct | - |
| think | 12 | judge or regard; look upon; judge | I think he is very smart |
| where | 11 | - | - |
| thank | 12 | express gratitude or show appreciation to | - |
| these | 8 | - | - |
| thing | 9 | a vaguely specified concern | things are going well |
| their | 8 | - | - |
| other | 8 | belonging to the distant past | in other times |
| night | 9 | the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside | - |
| those | 8 | - | - |
| three | 8 | being one more than two | - |
| might | 11 | physical strength | - |
| whole | 11 | not injured or harmed | - |
| while | 11 | a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition | he was here for a little while |
| phone | 10 | (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language | - |
| check | 16 | an appraisal of the state of affairs | a check on its dependability under stress |
| child | 11 | a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age | they had three children |
| fight | 12 | be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight | Siblings are always fighting |
| shall | 8 | - | - |
| light | 9 | the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light | - |
| shoot | 8 | make a film or photograph of something | shoot a movie |
| ahead | 9 | having the leading position or higher score in a contest | he is ahead by a pawn |
| white | 11 | a Caucasian | - |
| throw | 11 | cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation | throw the lever |
| short | 8 | of insufficient quantity to meet a need | money is short |
| eight | 9 | one of four playing cards in a deck with eight pips on the face | - |
| chief | 13 | a person who is in charge | - |
| third | 9 | coming next after the second and just before the fourth in position | - |
| share | 8 | the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result | they all did their share of the work |
| shoes | 8 | a particular situation | - |
| whose | 11 | The possessive case of who or which. | - |
| tight | 9 | very drunk | - |
| ghost | 9 | haunt like a ghost; pursue | - |
| shirt | 8 | a garment worn on the upper half of the body | - |
| shame | 10 | a state of dishonor | one mistake brought shame to all his family |
| photo | 10 | a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format | - |
| sight | 9 | the ability to see; the visual faculty | - |
| whore | 11 | a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money | - |
| cheap | 12 | tastelessly showy | - |
| threw | 11 | - | - |
| shake | 12 | move back and forth or sideways | - |
| chair | 10 | act or preside as chair, as of an academic department in a university | She chaired the department for many years |
| china | 10 | a government on the island of Taiwan established in 1949 by Chiang Kai-shek after the conquest of mainland China by the Communists led by Mao Zedong | - |
| thief | 11 | a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it | - |
| shape | 10 | the visual appearance of something or someone | - |
| ought | 9 | - | - |
| chest | 10 | the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen | - |
| chick | 16 | informal terms for a (young) woman | - |
| chose | 10 | - | - |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| should | 10 | - | - |
| things | 10 | any movable possession (especially articles of clothing) | she packed her things and left |
| father | 12 | `Father' is a term of address for priests in some churches (especially the Roman Catholic Church or the Orthodox Catholic Church); `Padre' is frequently used in the military | - |
| thanks | 13 | an acknowledgment of appreciation | - |
| mother | 11 | make (offspring) by reproduction | - |
| school | 11 | a large group of fish | a school of small glittering fish swam by |
| change | 12 | lay aside, abandon, or leave for another | The car changed lanes |
| behind | 12 | of timepieces | my watch is running behind |
| chance | 13 | a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances | now is your chance |
| either | 9 | - | - |
| rather | 9 | more readily or willingly | I'd rather be in Philadelphia |
| bought | 12 | - | - |
| choice | 13 | the person or thing chosen or selected | - |
| caught | 12 | - | - |
| charge | 12 | (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense | he was arrested on a charge of larceny |
| within | 12 | on the inside | - |
| choose | 11 | pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives | - |
| bother | 11 | something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness | a bit of a bother |
| cheers | 11 | - | - |
| flight | 13 | an instance of traveling by air | - |
| lights | 10 | - | - |
| taught | 10 | - | - |
| throat | 9 | the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone | - |
| johnny | 19 | `Johnny' was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; `greyback' derived from their grey Confederate uniforms | - |
| shower | 12 | someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see | - |
| weight | 13 | a system of units used to express the weight of something | - |
| bright | 12 | clear and sharp and ringing | the bright sound of the trumpet section |
| theory | 12 | a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena | a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory |
| cheese | 11 | erect or decumbent Old World perennial with axillary clusters of rosy-purple flowers; introduced in United States | - |
| rights | 10 | - | - |
| nights | 10 | - | - |
| thirty | 12 | the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three | - |
| fought | 13 | - | - |
| behave | 14 | behave well or properly | The children must learn to behave |
| chosen | 11 | an exclusive group of people | - |
| ghosts | 10 | - | - |
| threat | 9 | a person who inspires fear or dread | - |
| shadow | 13 | a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements | - |
| thrown | 12 | twisted together; as of filaments spun into a thread | thrown silk is raw silk that has been twisted and doubled into yarn |
| pushed | 12 | - | - |
| filthy | 15 | vile; despicable | a filthy traitor |
| gather | 10 | the act of gathering something | - |
| nephew | 14 | a son of your brother or sister | - |
| mighty | 15 | (Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree | the baby is mighty cute |
| washed | 13 | clean by virtue of having been washed in water | - |
| shitty | 12 | very bad | - |
| behalf | 14 | as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as `on behalf of' rather than `in behalf of') | the guardian signed the contract on behalf of the minor child |
| bishop | 13 | a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ | - |
| method | 12 | an acting technique introduced by Stanislavsky in which the actor recalls emotions or reactions from his or her own life and uses them to identify with the character being portrayed | - |
| shared | 10 | distributed in portions (often equal) on the basis of a plan or purpose | - |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| nothing | 11 | a quantity of no importance | it looked like nothing I had ever seen before |
| thought | 14 | a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty | what are your thoughts on Haiti? |
| another | 10 | any of various alternatives; some other | put it off to another (or some other) day |
| brother | 12 | a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities | - |
| without | 13 | Unless; except; -- introducing a clause. | - |
| tonight | 11 | during the night of the present day | drop by tonight |
| brought | 13 | - | - |
| alright | 11 | in a satisfactory or adequate manner | - |
| perhaps | 14 | by chance | perhaps she will call tomorrow |
| changed | 14 | changed in constitution or structure or composition by metamorphism | - |
| clothes | 12 | clothing in general | he always bought his clothes at the same store |
| asshole | 10 | insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous | - |
| teacher | 12 | a person whose occupation is teaching | - |
| michael | 14 | (Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews | - |
| whether | 16 | - | - |
| neither | 10 | not either; not one or the other | - |
| machine | 14 | a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine | - |
| charlie | 12 | - | - |
| chicken | 18 | a domestic fowl bred for flesh or eggs; believed to have been developed from the red jungle fowl | - |
| kitchen | 16 | a room equipped for preparing meals | - |
| chinese | 12 | of or relating to or characteristic of the island republic on Taiwan or its residents or their language | - |
| breathe | 12 | expel (gases or odors) | - |
| further | 13 | to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense) | further complicated by uncertainty about the future |
| nowhere | 13 | an insignificant place | he came out of nowhere |
| whoever | 16 | Whatever person; any person who; be or she who; any one who. | he shall be punished, whoever he may be |
| somehow | 15 | in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means | they managed somehow |
| weather | 13 | face and withstand with courage | - |
| checked | 19 | patterned with alternating squares of color | - |
| showing | 14 | something shown to the public | - |
| ashamed | 13 | feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse | are you ashamed for having lied? |
| touched | 13 | slightly insane | - |
| sheriff | 16 | the principal law-enforcement officer in a county | - |
| vehicle | 15 | any inanimate object (as a towel or money or clothing or dishes or books or toys etc.) that can transmit infectious agents from one person to another | - |
| alcohol | 12 | a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent | alcohol (or drink) ruined him |
| fishing | 14 | the act of someone who fishes as a diversion | - |
| channel | 12 | transmit or serve as the medium for transmission | - |
| theater | 10 | the art of writing and producing plays | - |
| fashion | 13 | make out of components (often in an improvising manner) | She fashioned a tent out of a sheet and a few sticks |
| chasing | 13 | - | - |
| pushing | 13 | the act of applying force in order to move something away | the pushing is good exercise |
| therapy | 15 | (medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.) | heat therapy gave the best relief |
| thunder | 11 | utter words loudly and forcefully | - |
| unhappy | 17 | generalized feeling of distress | - |
| whistle | 13 | an inexpensive fipple flute | - |
| schools | 12 | - | - |
| johnson | 17 | 17th President of the United States; was elected vice president and succeeded Lincoln when Lincoln was assassinated; was impeached but acquitted by one vote (1808-1875) | - |
| thirsty | 13 | (usually followed by `for') extremely desirous | thirsty for information |
| achieve | 15 | to gain with effort | she achieved her goal despite setbacks |
| naughty | 14 | suggestive of sexual impropriety | a naughty wink |
| washing | 14 | garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering | - |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| anything | 15 | - | - |
| together | 12 | with cooperation and interchange | we worked together on the project |
| thinking | 16 | endowed with the capacity to reason | - |
| whatever | 17 | one or some or every or all without specification | give me whatever peaches you don't want |
| children | 14 | - | - |
| daughter | 13 | a female human offspring | her daughter cared for her in her old age |
| straight | 12 | characterized by honesty and fairness | straight dealing |
| birthday | 17 | the date on which a person was born | - |
| laughing | 13 | showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness | laughing children |
| finished | 15 | brought to ruin | after the revolution the aristocracy was finished |
| watching | 17 | the act of observing; taking a patient look | - |
| anywhere | 17 | at or in or to any place | you can find this food anywhere |
| thousand | 12 | denoting a quantity consisting of 1,000 items or units | - |
| bullshit | 13 | speak insincerely or without regard for facts or truths | - |
| fighting | 16 | engaged in or ready for military or naval operations | review the fighting forces |
| bathroom | 15 | a room or building equipped with one or more toilets | - |
| shooting | 12 | the act of firing a projectile | his shooting was slow but accurate |
| whenever | 17 | - | - |
| shouting | 12 | uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement | - |
| laughter | 12 | the sound of laughing | - |
| shopping | 16 | searching for or buying goods or services | went shopping for a reliable plumber |
| cheering | 14 | providing freedom from worry | - |
| wherever | 17 | where in the world | - |
| changing | 15 | marked by continuous change or effective action | - |
| pathetic | 15 | inspiring scornful pity | - |
| midnight | 15 | 12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night | young children should not be allowed to stay up until midnight |
| physical | 18 | impelled by physical force especially against resistance | a real cop would get physical |
| champion | 17 | someone who has won first place in a competition | - |
| exchange | 21 | exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category | - |
| shoulder | 12 | a narrow edge of land (usually unpaved) along the side of a road | the car pulled off onto the shoulder |
| schedule | 14 | a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to | - |
| teaching | 14 | the profession of a teacher | he prepared for teaching while still in college |
| neighbor | 14 | live or be located as a neighbor | the neighboring house |
| cheating | 14 | violating accepted standards or rules | - |
| touching | 14 | the event of something coming in contact with the body | - |
| charming | 16 | possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers | charming incantations |
| behavior | 16 | (psychology) the aggregate of the responses or reactions or movements made by an organism in any situation | - |
| chairman | 15 | act or preside as chair, as of an academic department in a university | - |
| elephant | 13 | five-toed pachyderm | - |
| slightly | 15 | in a slim or slender manner | slightly built |
| sunshine | 11 | the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom | - |
| catholic | 15 | a member of a Catholic church | - |
| punished | 14 | subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience) | - |
| chemical | 17 | relating to or used in chemistry | chemical engineer |
| catching | 16 | (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection | - |
| bothered | 14 | caused to show discomposure | - |
| gathered | 13 | brought together in one place | the gathered folds of the skirt |
| shanghai | 15 | take (someone) against his will for compulsory service, especially on board a ship | The men were shanghaied after being drugged |
| coughing | 15 | a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis | - |
| attached | 14 | being joined in close association | all art schools whether independent or attached to universities |
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9 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| something | 15 | An indeterminate or unknown event. | - |
| somewhere | 17 | in or at or to some place | she must be somewhere |
| otherwise | 15 | in another and different manner | she thought otherwise |
| character | 16 | a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability | requests for character references are all too often answered evasively |
| chocolate | 16 | a medium brown to dark-brown color | - |
| therefore | 15 | (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result | therefore X must be true |
| breathing | 15 | the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation | - |
| christian | 14 | a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination | - |
| telephone | 14 | electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds | I talked to him on the telephone |
| challenge | 15 | take exception to | She challenged his claims |
| childhood | 19 | the state of a child between infancy and adolescence | - |
| champagne | 19 | a region of northeastern France | - |
| searching | 15 | having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect | searching insights |
| nightmare | 15 | a situation resembling a terrifying dream | - |
| authority | 15 | official permission or approval | authority for the program was renewed several times |
| chuckling | 21 | - | - |
| exhausted | 20 | drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted | the day's shopping left her exhausted |
| lightning | 14 | abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light | - |
| charlotte | 14 | the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina | - |
| rehearsal | 12 | a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert) | he missed too many rehearsals |
| technique | 23 | skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity | - |
| published | 17 | formally made public | published accounts |
| worthless | 15 | morally reprehensible | - |
| meanwhile | 17 | the time between one event, process, or period and another | meanwhile the socialists are running the government |
| elsewhere | 15 | - | - |
| technical | 16 | of or relating to a practical subject that is organized according to scientific principles | technical college |
| neighbour | 15 | live or be located as a neighbor | - |
| delighted | 15 | filled with wonder and delight | - |
| gathering | 14 | the act of gathering something | - |
| finishing | 16 | a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance) | - |
| overnight | 16 | lasting, open, or operating through the whole night | an overnight trip |
| warehouse | 15 | a storehouse for goods and merchandise | - |
| fashioned | 16 | planned and made or fashioned artistically | beautifully fashioned dresses |
| orphanage | 15 | a public institution for the care of orphans | - |
| whistling | 16 | the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture | - |
| architect | 16 | someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings) | - |
| behaviour | 17 | (psychology) the aggregate of the responses or reactions or movements made by an organism in any situation | - |
| chemistry | 19 | the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions | - |
| godfather | 17 | any man who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism | - |
| manhattan | 14 | a cocktail made with whiskey and sweet vermouth with a dash of bitters | - |
| orchestra | 14 | a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players | - |
| therapist | 14 | a person skilled in a particular type of therapy | - |
| slaughter | 13 | the savage and excessive killing of many people | - |
| alcoholic | 16 | a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually | - |
| scheduled | 16 | planned or scheduled for some certain time or times | the scheduled meeting |
| moonlight | 15 | the light of the Moon | moonlight is the smuggler's enemy |
| moustache | 16 | an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip | - |
| righteous | 13 | characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice | the...prayer of a righteous man availeth much |
| inherited | 13 | occurring among members of a family usually by heredity | an inherited disease |
| cellphone | 16 | a hand-held mobile radiotelephone for use in an area divided into small sections, each with its own short-range transmitter/receiver | - |
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10 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| everything | 20 | - | - |
| everywhere | 22 | to or in any or all places | You find fast food stores everywhere |
| themselves | 18 | The plural of himself, herself, and itself. | - |
| sweetheart | 16 | a very attractive or seductive looking woman | - |
| friendship | 19 | the state of being friends (or friendly) | - |
| technology | 19 | the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems | - |
| punishment | 17 | the act of punishing | - |
| chattering | 16 | the high-pitched continuing noise made by animals (birds or monkeys) | - |
| throughout | 17 | from first to last | - |
| atmosphere | 17 | a particular environment or surrounding influence | there was an atmosphere of excitement |
| frightened | 18 | made afraid | the frightened child cowered in the corner |
| threatened | 14 | (of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered | the spotted owl is a threatened species, not yet an endangered one |
| whispering | 19 | speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords | - |
| philosophy | 23 | a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school | - |
| physically | 23 | in accord with physical laws | it is physically impossible |
| exhibition | 22 | a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display | - |
| earthquake | 26 | shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity | - |
| screeching | 18 | sharp piercing cry | - |
| whatsoever | 19 | one or some or every or all without specification | no milk whatsoever is left |
| straighten | 14 | put (things or places) in order | - |
| psychology | 24 | the science of mental life | - |
| phenomenon | 17 | any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning | - |
| wheelchair | 21 | a movable chair mounted on large wheels; for invalids or those who cannot walk; frequently propelled by the occupant | - |
| altogether | 14 | informal terms for nakedness | in the altogether |
| thoroughly | 20 | completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly') | - |
| leadership | 16 | the activity of leading | his leadership inspired the team |
| manchester | 17 | a city in northwestern England (30 miles to the east of Liverpool); heart of the most densely populated area of England | - |
| mechanical | 19 | relating to or concerned with machinery or tools | mechanical arts |
| publishing | 18 | the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution | - |
| microphone | 19 | device for converting sound waves into electrical energy | - |
| authorized | 23 | endowed with authority | - |
| discharged | 18 | having lost your job | - |
| enthusiasm | 15 | overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval | - |
| flashlight | 20 | a small portable battery-powered electric lamp | - |
| rehearsing | 14 | - | - |
| scratching | 18 | a harsh noise made by scraping | - |
| challenged | 17 | - | - |
| delightful | 18 | greatly pleasing or entertaining | a delightful surprise |
| thoughtful | 20 | acting with or showing thought and good sense | - |
| unfaithful | 19 | having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor | - |
| unfinished | 17 | lacking a surface finish such as paint | unfinished furniture |
| chancellor | 17 | the British cabinet minister responsible for finance | - |
| prohibited | 18 | forbidden by law | - |
| worthwhile | 22 | sufficiently valuable to justify the investment of time or interest | a worthwhile book |
| toothpaste | 15 | a dentifrice in the form of a paste | - |
| motherland | 16 | the country where you were born | - |
| refreshing | 17 | pleasantly new or different | common sense of a most refreshing sort |
| membership | 21 | the body of members of an organization or group | they polled their membership |
| stepfather | 18 | the husband of your mother by a subsequent marriage | - |
| stepmother | 17 | the wife of your father by a subsequent marriage | - |
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Welcome to the whimsical world of words featuring an H nestled snugly in the middle. These words are the unsung heroes of language, often overlooked yet integral to communication. The placement of H can transform pronunciation, influence meaning, and add a touch of fun to our vocabulary. From delightful tongue twisters to high-scoring Scrabble contenders, these words are a treasure trove for word enthusiasts. Let's dive into some fascinating examples that showcase the charm and versatility of this intriguing letter placement.
About words in the middle H
The letter H, when placed in the heart of a word, takes on a pivotal role that can alter not just pronunciation but also the vibe a word gives off. It often brings with it a breathy pause, a delicate whisper that can make the difference between ‘whale’ and ‘wail’. The presence of H can even shift meanings dramatically, as seen in pairs like ‘cohort’ and ‘court’. This central positioning is more than just a quirk of spelling; it’s a testament to the power of letters to shape sound and sense.
In terms of frequency, words with an H in the middle are scattered generously throughout the English lexicon. They sneak into everyday conversations and literature, blending seamlessly into sentences while adding their own unique flair. Consider 'behalf' and 'behind', both of which find their strength and clarity from the H at their core. This positioning allows words to convey nuanced meanings, making them indispensable in both casual and formal discourse.
Popular word examples
Let's explore some popular words where H holds the middle ground, adding intrigue and elegance to our speech.
Behind
- Definition: At or towards the back of something.
- Example in a Sentence: She left the keys behind on the kitchen counter.
- Fun Fact: The word 'behind' comes from Old English ‘behindan’, where ‘be’ means ‘by’ and ‘hindan’ means ‘from behind’.
Behold
- Definition: To see or observe, especially something remarkable.
- Example in a Sentence: Behold the beauty of the setting sun over the ocean.
- Fun Fact: ‘Behold’ is often used in religious texts to draw attention to divine revelations.
Cohort
- Definition: A group of people banded together or treated as a group.
- Example in a Sentence: The study followed a cohort of college graduates over a decade.
- Fun Fact: Originally, a cohort was a term used in the Roman army to refer to a unit of soldiers.
Uphold
- Definition: To support or maintain.
- Example in a Sentence: It's important to uphold the values of honesty and integrity.
- Fun Fact: Uphold combines the Old English ‘upp’ (up) with ‘healdan’ (to hold).
Exhaust
- Definition: To drain someone of their physical or mental resources.
- Example in a Sentence: The long hike up the mountain exhausted the entire group.
- Fun Fact: The term originates from Latin ‘exhaurire’, meaning to draw out.
Inhabit
- Definition: To live in or occupy.
- Example in a Sentence: Many species inhabit the dense rainforest.
- Fun Fact: The roots of ‘inhabit’ trace back to Latin, where ‘in’ means ‘in’ and ‘habitare’ means ‘to dwell’.
Rehash
- Definition: To reuse old ideas or material without significant change.
- Example in a Sentence: The movie was criticized for rehashing the same plot as its predecessor.
- Fun Fact: The word gained popularity in the mid-20th century, reflecting the rise of media and content recycling.
Withhold
- Definition: To hold back from action or decision.
- Example in a Sentence: She decided to withhold her opinion during the meeting.
- Fun Fact: Withhold is a classic example of a compound word formed from ‘with’ and ‘hold’.
Uphill
- Definition: Sloping upwards; challenging.
- Example in a Sentence: The trek was an uphill battle, both literally and figuratively.
- Fun Fact: ‘Uphill’ is often used metaphorically to describe difficult tasks or struggles.
Behalf
- Definition: In the interest or support of someone.
- Example in a Sentence: She spoke on behalf of the entire committee.
- Fun Fact: ‘Behalf’ has its origins in Middle English, derived from ‘bi’ (by) and ‘healfe’ (side).
High-scoring scrabble examples
For those who love a good game of Scrabble, words with an H nestled within can be quite the point bonanza!
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Exhale | 16 | To breathe out. |
| Enchant | 12 | To delight or captivate completely. |
| Exhibit | 19 | To display or show for others to see. |
| Upholds | 13 | To maintain or support. |
| Withers | 13 | To shrivel or decay. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle enthusiasts know that choosing the right word can make all the difference. Here are some five-letter wonders featuring H in the middle:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Chase | To pursue in order to catch or catch up. |
| Chalk | A soft white limestone used for writing. |
| Chose | Past tense of choose. |
| Shirt | A garment for the upper body. |
| Flash | A sudden brief burst of bright light. |
Unusual and rare word examples
For the lovers of linguistic curiosities, here are some rare and unusual words with an H artfully placed in the middle.
Ehrlichiosis
- Definition: A bacterial infection transmitted by ticks.
- Interesting Fact: Named after Paul Ehrlich, a German scientist who developed a staining technique for bacteria.
- Example in a Sentence: The vet diagnosed the dog with ehrlichiosis after noticing its symptoms.
Zhuzh
- Definition: To make something more lively or exciting.
- Interesting Fact: Believed to have originated from the Polari slang of the British gay community.
- Example in a Sentence: You can zhuzh up your outfit with a bright scarf.
Brougham
- Definition: A horse-drawn carriage with four wheels.
- Interesting Fact: Named after Lord Brougham, who designed this style of carriage in the 19th century.
- Example in a Sentence: The elegant brougham made its way through the cobblestone streets.
Diphthong
- Definition: A complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel and moves to another within the same syllable.
- Interesting Fact: The word comes from Greek, where ‘di’ means two and ‘phthongos’ means sound.
- Example in a Sentence: The word ‘coin’ contains a diphthong.
Syzygy
- Definition: An alignment of celestial bodies.
- Interesting Fact: Often used in astronomy, this term also refers to any pair of connected things.
- Example in a Sentence: During the eclipse, the syzygy was perfectly observable.
Final words
Words with an H nestled in the middle are more than just a fascinating quirk of the English language. They embody the playful spirit of word formation and the subtle art of pronunciation, enriching our linguistic landscape. Whether you're a word game enthusiast, a lover of language, or simply curious, there's always more to discover in the realm of these charming words.
