Words Starting With HE
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2 letter words
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| he | 5 | a very light colorless element that is one of the six inert gasses; the most difficult gas to liquefy; occurs in economically extractable amounts in certain natural gases (as those found in Texas and Kansas) | - |
3 letter words
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|---|---|---|---|
| her | 6 | The form of the objective and the possessive case of the personal pronoun she. | I saw her with her purse out |
| hey | 9 | - | - |
| heh | 9 | - | - |
| hen | 6 | adult female chicken | - |
| hem | 8 | 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. | - |
| hex | 13 | an evil spell | - |
| het | 6 | made warm or hot (`het' is a dialectal variant of `heated') | he was all het up and sweaty |
| hep | 8 | informed about the latest trends | - |
| hew | 9 | make or shape as with an axe | hew out a path in the rock |
| hes | 6 | - | - |
4 letter words
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|---|---|---|---|
| here | 7 | to this place (especially toward the speaker) | come here, please |
| help | 9 | a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose | they hired additional help to finish the work |
| hear | 7 | get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally | - |
| hell | 7 | (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment | - |
| head | 8 | (computer science) a tiny electromagnetic coil and metal pole used to write and read magnetic patterns on a disk | - |
| hero | 7 | a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States | - |
| heat | 7 | gain heat or get hot | The room heated up quickly |
| held | 8 | occupied or in the control of; often used in combination | enemy-held territory |
| heck | 13 | - | - |
| hers | 7 | - | - |
| heal | 7 | provide a cure for, make healthy again | The quack pretended to heal patients but never managed to |
| herd | 8 | a crowd especially of ordinary or undistinguished persons or things | the children resembled a fairy herd |
| heir | 7 | a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another | - |
| heel | 7 | someone who is morally reprehensible | - |
| herb | 9 | a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests | - |
| heil | 7 | - | - |
| heap | 9 | a car that is old and unreliable | - |
| heed | 8 | pay close attention to; give heed to | - |
| helm | 9 | be at or take the helm of | helm the ship |
| hemp | 11 | any plant of the genus Cannabis; a coarse bushy annual with palmate leaves and clusters of small green flowers; yields tough fibers and narcotic drugs | - |
| hewn | 10 | cut or shaped with hard blows of a heavy cutting instrument like an ax or chisel | a house built of hewn logs |
| heme | 9 | a complex red organic pigment containing iron and other atoms to which oxygen binds | - |
| hebe | 9 | (Greek mythology) the goddess of youth and spring; wife of Hercules; daughter of Zeus and Hera; cupbearer to the Olympian gods | - |
| heft | 10 | the property of being large in mass | - |
| hele | 7 | - | - |
| herl | 7 | - | - |
| hern | 7 | - | - |
| hech | 12 | - | - |
| hehs | 10 | - | - |
| heid | 8 | - | - |
| helo | 7 | - | - |
| hems | 9 | - | - |
| hend | 8 | - | - |
| hens | 7 | - | - |
| hent | 7 | - | - |
| heps | 9 | - | - |
| hept | 9 | - | - |
| herm | 9 | a statue consisting of a squared stone pillar with a carved head (usually a bearded Hermes) on top; used in ancient Greece as a boundary marker or signpost | - |
| hery | 10 | - | - |
| hesp | 9 | - | - |
| hest | 7 | - | - |
| hete | 7 | - | - |
| heth | 10 | the 8th letter of the Hebrew alphabet | - |
| hets | 7 | - | - |
| hews | 10 | - | - |
| heys | 10 | - | - |
5 letter words
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|---|---|---|---|
| hello | 8 | an expression of greeting | every morning they exchanged polite hellos |
| heard | 9 | detected or perceived by the sense of hearing | a conversation heard through the wall |
| heart | 8 | the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body | he stood still, his heart thumping wildly |
| heavy | 14 | slowly as if burdened by much weight | time hung heavy on their hands |
| henry | 11 | English chemist who studied the quantities of gas absorbed by water at different temperatures and under different pressures (1775-1836) | - |
| heads | 9 | - | - |
| hence | 10 | (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result | the eggs were fresh and hence satisfactory |
| heave | 11 | the act of lifting something with great effort | - |
| heist | 8 | commit a burglary; enter and rob a dwelling | - |
| henna | 8 | apply henna to one's hair | She hennas her hair every month |
| heath | 11 | a tract of level wasteland; uncultivated land with sandy soil and scrubby vegetation | - |
| hedge | 10 | an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement | - |
| heaps | 10 | a large number or amount | - |
| hefty | 14 | large in amount or extent or degree | received a hefty bonus |
| heron | 8 | Greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices (first century) | - |
| heady | 12 | extremely exciting as if by alcohol or a narcotic | - |
| helix | 15 | a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops | - |
| hertz | 17 | the unit of frequency; one hertz has a periodic interval of one second (named for Heinrich Rudolph Hertz) | - |
| heres | 8 | - | - |
| hecht | 13 | United States writer of stories and plays (1894-1946) | - |
| heros | 8 | - | - |
| herry | 11 | - | - |
| hexed | 16 | (usually used colloquially) causing or accompanied by misfortune | - |
| heigh | 12 | - | - |
| helio | 8 | - | - |
| herby | 13 | - | - |
| heald | 9 | - | - |
| heals | 8 | - | - |
| heame | 10 | - | - |
| heapy | 13 | - | - |
| heare | 8 | - | - |
| hears | 8 | - | - |
| heast | 8 | - | - |
| heats | 8 | - | - |
| heben | 10 | - | - |
| hebes | 10 | - | - |
| hecks | 14 | - | - |
| heder | 9 | - | - |
| hedgy | 13 | - | - |
| heeds | 9 | - | - |
| heedy | 12 | - | - |
| heels | 8 | - | - |
| heeze | 17 | - | - |
| hefte | 11 | - | - |
| hefts | 11 | - | - |
| heids | 9 | - | - |
| heils | 8 | - | - |
| heirs | 8 | - | - |
| hejab | 17 | - | - |
| hejra | 15 | - | - |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| heaven | 12 | any place of complete bliss and delight and peace | - |
| health | 12 | a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease | physicians should be held responsible for the health of their patients |
| headed | 11 | having a heading or course in a certain direction | westward headed wagons |
| hearts | 9 | a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades | - |
| height | 13 | elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface | - |
| helmet | 11 | a protective headgear made of hard material to resist blows | - |
| heroin | 9 | a narcotic that is considered a hard drug; a highly addictive morphine derivative; intravenous injection provides the fastest and most intense rush | - |
| hector | 11 | be bossy towards | - |
| healed | 10 | freed from illness or injury | the incision is healed |
| hereby | 14 | (formal) by means of this | I hereby declare you man and wife |
| heroic | 11 | of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope | heroic undertakings |
| heated | 10 | made warm or hot (`het' is a dialectal variant of `heated') | a heated swimming pool |
| herbal | 11 | tea-like drink made of leaves of various herbs | - |
| heater | 9 | device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room | - |
| helper | 11 | a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help) | - |
| herpes | 11 | any of the animal viruses that cause painful blisters on the skin | - |
| healer | 9 | a person skilled in a particular type of therapy | - |
| herald | 10 | something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone | - |
| hectic | 13 | marked by intense agitation or emotion | - |
| heller | 9 | 100 halers equal 1 koruna Slovakia | - |
| hermit | 11 | one who lives in solitude | - |
| helium | 11 | a very light colorless element that is one of the six inert gasses; the most difficult gas to liquefy; occurs in economically extractable amounts in certain natural gases (as those found in Texas and Kansas) | - |
| hearse | 9 | a vehicle for carrying a coffin to a church or a cemetery; formerly drawn by horses but now usually a motor vehicle | - |
| hearty | 12 | endowed with or exhibiting great bodily or mental health | a hearty glow of health |
| heresy | 12 | any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position | - |
| hernia | 9 | rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes | - |
| header | 10 | brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall | - |
| hetero | 9 | - | - |
| heifer | 12 | young cow | - |
| henley | 12 | - | - |
| hearth | 12 | an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built | he laid a fire in the hearth and lit it |
| heinie | 9 | - | - |
| herein | 9 | - | - |
| heyday | 16 | the period of greatest prosperity or productivity | - |
| heeled | 10 | - | - |
| heckle | 15 | a comb for separating flax fibers | - |
| helios | 9 | (Greek mythology) ancient god of the sun; drove his chariot across the sky each day; identified with Roman Sol | - |
| herder | 10 | someone who drives a herd | - |
| hereto | 9 | - | - |
| heaves | 12 | a chronic emphysema of the horse that causes difficult expiration and heaving of the flanks | - |
| hereon | 9 | - | - |
| hearer | 9 | someone who listens attentively | - |
| heeler | 9 | - | - |
| hempen | 13 | having or resembling fibers especially fibers used in making cordage such as those of jute | - |
| hereof | 12 | - | - |
| healds | 10 | - | - |
| healee | 9 | - | - |
| heaped | 12 | - | - |
| heaper | 11 | - | - |
| heards | 10 | - | - |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| herself | 13 | An emphasized form of the third person feminine pronoun; used as a subject with she; | she herself will bear the blame |
| helping | 13 | an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal | the helpings were all small |
| hearing | 11 | the act of hearing attentively | they make good music--you should give them a hearing |
| heading | 12 | the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies | - |
| healthy | 16 | promoting health; healthful | a healthy diet |
| heavens | 13 | the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected | - |
| heavily | 16 | slowly as if burdened by much weight | - |
| heather | 13 | common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere | - |
| helpful | 15 | providing assistance or serving a useful function | - |
| heights | 14 | a high place | he doesn't like heights |
| healing | 11 | tending to cure or restore to health | her gentle healing hand |
| heroine | 10 | a woman possessing heroic qualities or a woman who has performed heroic deeds | - |
| hearted | 11 | - | - |
| heating | 11 | utility to warm a building | the heating system wasn't working |
| heavier | 13 | - | - |
| herring | 11 | commercially important food fish of northern waters of both Atlantic and Pacific | - |
| heinous | 10 | extremely wicked, deeply criminal | heinous accusations |
| hearsay | 13 | gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth | - |
| hellish | 13 | extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell | hellish torture |
| heroism | 12 | the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle) | he showed great heroism in battle |
| heathen | 13 | a person who does not acknowledge your god | - |
| heiress | 10 | a female heir | - |
| heretic | 12 | a person who holds religious beliefs in conflict with the dogma of the Roman Catholic Church | - |
| headset | 11 | receiver consisting of a pair of headphones | - |
| heroics | 12 | ostentatious or vainglorious or extravagant or melodramatic conduct | heroics are for those epic films they make in Hollywood |
| helluva | 13 | - | - |
| heaving | 14 | the act of lifting something with great effort | - |
| headway | 17 | vertical space available to allow easy passage under something | - |
| hemlock | 18 | large branching biennial herb native to Eurasia and Africa and adventive in North America having large fernlike leaves and white flowers; usually found in damp habitats; all parts extremely poisonous | - |
| headman | 13 | the head of a tribe or clan | - |
| hemming | 15 | - | - |
| heckler | 16 | someone who tries to embarrass you with gibes and questions and objections | - |
| hepatic | 14 | any of numerous small green nonvascular plants of the class Hepaticopsida growing in wet places and resembling green seaweeds or leafy mosses | - |
| hexagon | 18 | a six-sided polygon | - |
| hellcat | 12 | a malicious woman with a fierce temper | - |
| hedging | 13 | an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement | when you say `maybe' you are just hedging |
| helipad | 13 | - | - |
| hemline | 12 | the line formed by the lower edge of a skirt or coat | - |
| heparin | 12 | a polysaccharide produced in basophils (especially in the lung and liver) and that inhibits the activity of thrombin in coagulation of the blood; it (trade names Lipo-Hepin and Liquaemin) is used as an anticoagulant in the treatment of thrombosis and in heart surgery | - |
| heaping | 13 | - | - |
| heavies | 13 | - | - |
| hectare | 12 | (abbreviated `ha') a unit of surface area equal to 100 ares (or 10,000 square meters) | - |
| henbane | 12 | poisonous fetid Old World herb having sticky hairy leaves and yellow-brown flowers; yields hyoscyamine and scopolamine | - |
| hearken | 14 | listen; used mostly in the imperative | - |
| helicon | 12 | a tuba that coils over the shoulder of the musician | - |
| hellion | 10 | a rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man) | he chased the young hellions out of his yard |
| hearten | 10 | give encouragement to | - |
| hencoop | 14 | a farm building for housing poultry | - |
| hessian | 10 | (19th century) a man's high tasseled boot | - |
| heftier | 13 | - | - |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| headache | 17 | pain in the head caused by dilation of cerebral arteries or muscle contractions or a reaction to drugs | - |
| hercules | 13 | (classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality | - |
| helpless | 13 | lacking in or deprived of strength or power | lying ill and helpless |
| hesitate | 11 | interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing | - |
| heavenly | 17 | relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven | heavenly hosts |
| heritage | 12 | any attribute or immaterial possession that is inherited from ancestors | the world's heritage of knowledge |
| headline | 12 | the heading or caption of a newspaper article | - |
| headless | 12 | not using intelligence | - |
| hedgehog | 17 | relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles mingled with the fur | - |
| heirloom | 13 | (law) any property that is considered by law or custom as inseparable from an inheritance is inherited with that inheritance | - |
| headband | 15 | a band worn around or over the head | the earphones were held in place by a headband |
| hellhole | 14 | any place of pain and turmoil | - |
| hesitant | 11 | lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly | - |
| heaviest | 14 | - | - |
| henchman | 18 | someone who assists in a plot | - |
| heartily | 14 | in a hearty manner | `Yes,' the children chorused heartily |
| hellfire | 14 | a place of eternal fire envisaged as punishment for the damned | - |
| hematoma | 15 | a localized swelling filled with blood | - |
| helpline | 13 | - | - |
| headshot | 15 | an attempt to put the soccer ball into the net by using the head | - |
| henhouse | 14 | a farm building for housing poultry | - |
| headgear | 13 | clothing for the head | - |
| heralded | 13 | publicly announced | the royal couple's much heralded world tour |
| heighten | 15 | make (one's senses) more acute | - |
| herdsman | 14 | someone who drives a herd | - |
| hedonism | 14 | an ethical system that evaluates the pursuit of pleasure as the highest good | - |
| heredity | 15 | the total of inherited attributes | - |
| headlock | 18 | a wrestling hold in which the opponent's head is locked between the crook of your elbow and the side of your body | - |
| headlong | 13 | with the head foremost | the runner slid headlong into third base |
| herewith | 17 | (formal) by means of this | - |
| helmsman | 15 | the person who steers a ship | - |
| hearties | 11 | - | - |
| heatwave | 17 | - | - |
| heliport | 13 | an airport for helicopters | - |
| hedgerow | 16 | a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes | - |
| headwind | 16 | wind blowing opposite to the path of a ship or aircraft | - |
| heckling | 18 | shouting to interrupt a speech with which you disagree | - |
| hemostat | 13 | a surgical instrument that stops bleeding by clamping the blood vessel | - |
| hermetic | 15 | completely sealed; completely airtight | - |
| heavyset | 17 | having a short and solid form or stature | he was tall and heavyset |
| hegemony | 17 | the dominance or leadership of one social group or nation over others | the hegemony of a single member state is not incompatible with a genuine confederation |
| heedless | 12 | characterized by careless unconcern | the heedless generosity and the spasmodic extravagance of persons used to large fortunes |
| helminth | 16 | worm that is parasitic on the intestines of vertebrates especially roundworms and tapeworms and flukes | - |
| herpetic | 15 | - | - |
| headrest | 12 | a cushion attached to the top of the back of an automobile's seat to prevent whiplash | - |
| hedonist | 12 | someone motivated by desires for sensual pleasures | - |
| hematite | 13 | the principal form of iron ore; consists of ferric oxide in crystalline form; occurs in a red earthy form | - |
| headhunt | 15 | - | - |
| headland | 13 | a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea) | - |
| heraldry | 15 | emblem indicating the right of a person to bear arms | - |
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9 letter words
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| heartbeat | 14 | a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat) | - |
| heartless | 12 | lacking in feeling or pity or warmth | - |
| hereafter | 15 | the time yet to come | - |
| healthier | 15 | improved in health or physical condition | - |
| hesitated | 13 | - | - |
| hepatitis | 14 | inflammation of the liver caused by a virus or a toxin | - |
| heartfelt | 15 | sincerely earnest | heartfelt condolences |
| heartache | 17 | intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death) | - |
| headlight | 17 | a powerful light with reflector; attached to the front of an automobile or locomotive | - |
| heartburn | 14 | a painful burning sensation in the chest caused by gastroesophageal reflux (backflow from the stomach irritating the esophagus); symptomatic of an ulcer or a diaphragmatic hernia or other disorder | - |
| hermitage | 15 | the abode of a hermit | - |
| headstone | 13 | a stone that is used to mark a grave | - |
| heartland | 13 | the central region of a country or continent; especially a region that is important to a country or to a culture | - |
| herbalist | 14 | a therapist who heals by the use of herbs | - |
| heretical | 14 | characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards | - |
| headliner | 13 | a performer who receives prominent billing | - |
| hexagonal | 20 | having six sides or divided into hexagons | - |
| headdress | 14 | clothing for the head | - |
| headfirst | 16 | with the head foremost | a headfirst plunge down the stairs |
| headboard | 16 | a vertical board or panel forming the head of a bedstead | - |
| headphone | 18 | electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear | - |
| healthily | 18 | in a levelheaded manner | the answers were healthily individual |
| heaviness | 15 | used of a line or mark | - |
| henpecked | 21 | harassed by persistent nagging | - |
| headscarf | 18 | a kerchief worn over the head and tied under the chin | - |
| herniated | 13 | - | - |
| healthful | 18 | free from filth and pathogens | - |
| herbicide | 17 | a chemical agent that destroys plants or inhibits their growth | - |
| heartiest | 12 | - | - |
| hematomas | 16 | - | - |
| herbivore | 17 | any animal that feeds chiefly on grass and other plants | horses are herbivores |
| hesitancy | 17 | a feeling of diffidence and indecision about doing something | - |
| hellhound | 16 | (Greek mythology) the three-headed dog guarding the entrance to Hades; son of Typhon | - |
| headspace | 17 | the volume left at the top of a filled container (bottle or jar or tin) before sealing | - |
| heartsick | 18 | full of sorrow | - |
| herculean | 14 | displaying superhuman strength or power | herculean exertions |
| headlined | 14 | - | - |
| hereabout | 14 | in this general vicinity | the people are friendly hereabouts |
| hesitance | 14 | a feeling of diffidence and indecision about doing something | - |
| headshake | 20 | the act of turning your head left and right to signify denial or disbelief or bemusement | I could tell from their headshakes that they didn't believe me |
| headstand | 14 | an acrobatic feat in which a person balances on the head (usually with the help of the hands) | - |
| hemotoxic | 23 | - | - |
| hexameter | 21 | a verse line having six metrical feet | - |
| headaches | 18 | - | - |
| headachey | 21 | - | - |
| headbands | 16 | - | - |
| headbangs | 16 | - | - |
| headcases | 15 | - | - |
| headchair | 18 | - | - |
| headcloth | 18 | - | - |
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10 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| helicopter | 17 | an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades | - |
| headmaster | 16 | presiding officer of a school | - |
| headphones | 19 | - | - |
| hesitation | 13 | indecision in speech or action | - |
| henceforth | 21 | from this time forth; from now on | henceforth she will be known as Mrs. Smith |
| hemisphere | 20 | either half of the cerebrum | - |
| hereditary | 17 | occurring among members of a family usually by heredity | - |
| heartbreak | 19 | intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death) | - |
| hemorrhage | 19 | the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel | - |
| hesitating | 14 | lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly | - |
| healthcare | 18 | the preservation of mental and physical health by preventing or treating illness through services offered by the health profession | - |
| headstrong | 15 | habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition | - |
| helplessly | 18 | in a helpless manner | the crowd watched him helplessly |
| hemorrhoid | 19 | venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter | - |
| hemoglobin | 18 | a hemoprotein composed of globin and heme that gives red blood cells their characteristic color; function primarily to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues | fish have simpler hemoglobin than mammals |
| headlining | 15 | - | - |
| heartthrob | 18 | an object of infatuation | - |
| hereabouts | 15 | in this general vicinity | the people are friendly hereabouts |
| heroically | 18 | in a heroic manner | he become reconciled to not dying heroically in her arms |
| headhunter | 17 | a savage who cuts off and preserves the heads of enemies as trophies | - |
| healthiest | 16 | - | - |
| heatstroke | 17 | collapse caused by exposure to excessive heat | - |
| heartening | 14 | cheerfully encouraging | - |
| hedonistic | 16 | devoted to pleasure | lives of unending hedonistic delight |
| heretofore | 16 | used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time | - |
| headcheese | 19 | sausage or jellied loaf made of chopped parts of the head meat and sometimes feet and tongue of a calf or pig | - |
| headwaters | 17 | - | - |
| hexavalent | 23 | - | - |
| hematology | 19 | the branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs | - |
| heliotrope | 15 | green chalcedony with red spots that resemble blood | - |
| hemophilia | 20 | congenital tendency to uncontrolled bleeding; usually affects males and is transmitted from mother to son | - |
| herbaceous | 17 | characteristic of a nonwoody herb or plant part | - |
| headwaiter | 17 | a dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers | - |
| heavenward | 20 | toward heaven | he pointed heavenward |
| hesitantly | 16 | with hesitation; in a hesitant manner | he finally accepted hesitantly |
| hemangioma | 18 | benign angioma consisting of a mass of blood vessels; some appear as birthmarks | - |
| hematocrit | 17 | the ratio of the volume occupied by packed red blood cells to the volume of the whole blood as measured by a hematocrit | - |
| herniation | 13 | rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes | - |
| headachier | 19 | - | - |
| headbanged | 18 | - | - |
| headbanger | 17 | - | - |
| headboards | 17 | - | - |
| headchairs | 19 | - | - |
| headcloths | 19 | - | - |
| headcounts | 16 | - | - |
| headfishes | 20 | - | - |
| headframes | 19 | - | - |
| headguards | 16 | - | - |
| headhunted | 18 | - | - |
| headleases | 14 | - | - |
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Have you ever noticed the delightful dance of words starting with HE? It’s like unlocking a secret passage to a part of language that's both familiar and fascinating. These two letters aren't just a mundane opening; they are the gateway to a world of words that pop off the tongue with a flourish, influencing how we speak, write, and even play word games. From everyday staples to quirky gems, these words hold a special place in our hearts and our dictionaries. Let's dive into some captivating examples and uncover the charm behind this intriguing alphabetical duo.
About words starting with HE
The "HE" combination is a linguistic powerhouse in the English language. The letter 'H' often adds a breathy beginning to words, while the vowel 'E' brings a variety of pronunciations—from short and snappy to long and lyrical. Together, they create a sound that’s both hearty and harmonious. This combination appears in many commonly used words, making it a frequent visitor in our daily conversations. For instance, consider the word "heart," which uses this combination to evoke feelings of emotion and life. The pronunciation here is crucial, as the aspirated 'H' combined with the soft 'E' creates a gentle invitation to speak.
Positioned at the start of a word, "HE" can significantly shape its meaning and influence its role in a sentence. Take "hero" for example; the 'HE' sets the stage for a word filled with valor and admiration. Meanwhile, in "hectic," it suggests a sense of urgency and bustling energy. The versatility of "HE" showcases its ability to adapt to various contexts, whether infusing a word with warmth or imbuing it with intensity.
Popular word examples
Words starting with HE add vibrancy to language, each with its own flair. Here are some favorites:
Hero
- Definition: A person admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
- Example in a Sentence: The firefighter was hailed as a hero after saving several families from the burning building.
- Fun Fact: The term "hero" originates from the Greek word "heros," meaning protector or defender.
Heaven
- Definition: A place regarded in various religions as the abode of God or the gods, and the angels, and of the good after death.
- Example in a Sentence: She believed that after his passing, he went straight to heaven.
- Fun Fact: In Norse mythology, a similar concept is "Valhalla," a majestic hall where heroes slain in battle reside.
Helix
- Definition: A three-dimensional shape like that of a spiral staircase.
- Example in a Sentence: The DNA molecule has a double helix structure.
- Fun Fact: The word "helix" comes from the Greek word "helix," which means twisted or spiral.
Heed
- Definition: To pay attention to; take notice of.
- Example in a Sentence: You should heed the advice of those who have more experience.
- Fun Fact: The word "heed" is derived from the Old English "hēdan," which means to guard or protect.
Heritage
- Definition: Property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance.
- Example in a Sentence: The festival celebrates the cultural heritage of the region.
- Fun Fact: The word has roots in the Old French "heriter," which means to inherit.
Hedge
- Definition: A fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes or shrubs.
- Example in a Sentence: They planted a hedge to mark the perimeter of their garden.
- Fun Fact: The phrase "hedge your bets" comes from this word, implying protection against loss.
Herald
- Definition: An official messenger bringing news.
- Example in a Sentence: The herald announced the arrival of the king.
- Fun Fact: Historically, heralds were responsible for organizing tournaments and other official events.
Heirloom
- Definition: A valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations.
- Example in a Sentence: The ring was a family heirloom passed down through generations.
- Fun Fact: The concept of heirlooms dates back to English legal traditions concerning property rights.
Hemlock
- Definition: A highly poisonous European plant of the parsley family.
- Example in a Sentence: Socrates was famously sentenced to death by drinking a potion made from hemlock.
- Fun Fact: Despite its notoriety, hemlock is related to the carrot family.
Heist
- Definition: A robbery or holdup.
- Example in a Sentence: The notorious gang planned an elaborate bank heist.
- Fun Fact: The word gained popularity in the 20th century and is often associated with high-stakes Hollywood movies.
High-scoring scrabble examples
If you're looking to dominate your next Scrabble game, consider these high-scoring words starting with HE:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Hexapod | 20 | An insect or similar six-legged organism. |
| Heptagon | 14 | A polygon with seven sides and angles. |
| Hectare | 12 | A metric unit of square measure equal to 10,000 square meters. |
| Hemlock | 18 | A highly poisonous European plant. |
| Heroize | 19 | To make into or treat as a hero. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
For Wordle enthusiasts, these five-letter words starting with HE might just be the perfect fit:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Herbs | Plants used for flavoring food. |
| Helix | A shape like a spiral staircase. |
| Heave | To lift or haul with effort. |
| Helms | Steering apparatus of a ship. |
| Hears | Perceives with the ear. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Dive into the realm of the unusual with these lesser-known words starting with HE:
Hebdomad
- Definition: A group or series of seven.
- Interesting Fact: The word stems from the Greek "hebdomas," meaning seven.
- Example in a Sentence: The hebdomad of days makes up a week.
Heliolatry
- Definition: Worship of the sun.
- Interesting Fact: Ancient cultures such as the Egyptians practiced heliolatry.
- Example in a Sentence: The ancient civilization's heliolatry was evident in their sun temples.
Hendiadys
- Definition: The expression of a single idea by two words connected with "and."
- Interesting Fact: Shakespeare frequently used hendiadys in his plays.
- Example in a Sentence: In the phrase "nice and warm," hendiadys combines two adjectives to describe a single condition.
Heuristic
- Definition: Enabling someone to discover or learn something for themselves.
- Interesting Fact: Derived from the Greek word "heuriskein," meaning to find or discover.
- Example in a Sentence: A heuristic approach encourages problem-solving and critical thinking.
Heliotrope
- Definition: A plant or flower that turns toward the sun.
- Interesting Fact: The word "heliotrope" comes from the Greek "helios" (sun) and "tropos" (turn).
- Example in a Sentence: The heliotrope's flowers followed the sun across the sky.
Final words
From everyday language essentials to thrilling Scrabble triumphs, words starting with HE offer endless fascination and utility. As you explore the linguistic landscape, may these words inspire your vocabulary with a touch of whimsy and wonder. Happy word hunting!
