26 Verbs That Start With "H"
26 curated verbs that start with "H".
Below are 26 verbs that start with "H" in our curated English dictionary. Each entry includes a learner-friendly definition, IPA pronunciation, CEFR difficulty level, and example sentences. Words are sorted by frequency — the most common first. Click any word to view its full dictionary entry with synonyms, collocations, and common mistakes.
Most Common Verbs That Start With "H" (Top 1k)
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Has /hæz/verb A1
Used with he she or it to show someone owns something
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Have /hæv/verb A1
To experience or live through something that happens to you.
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Hear /hɪr/verb A1
To receive sound through your ears; to listen and understand words
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Help /hɛlp/verb A1
To do something for someone that makes their task easier or solves their problem.
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Hide /haɪd/verb A1
To put something where it cannot be seen; to conceal.
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Hit /hɪt/verb A1
To strike or touch something with force, like hitting a ball or hitting a target.
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Hold /həʊld/verb A1
To keep something in your hands or arms, like holding a baby or holding a pencil.
Less Common Verbs That Start With "H" (Top 5k+)
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Hang /hæŋ/verb A1
To fix something so it stays suspended in the air, usually from above.
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Hate /heɪt/verb A2
To strongly dislike something or someone. A very strong negative feeling.
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Hesitate /ˈhɛzɪteɪt/verb A2
To pause, delay, or feel unsure before doing something.
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Hire /ˈhaɪər/verb A2
To give someone a job and pay them to do work.
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Hoping /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/verb B1
Wanting something to happen. Example: hoping for good weather.
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Hunt /hʌnt/verb A2
To chase and capture an animal, or to search carefully for something.
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Hurry /ˈhʌri/verb A1
To do something or go somewhere fast because time is limited.
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Hurt /hɜːrt/verb A1
To cause pain or damage to a person, animal, or your feelings.
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Handle /ˈhændəl/verb A2
To do what is necessary to manage a situation or problem.
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Hanged /hæŋd/verb B2
Put to death by hanging with a rope.
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Happen /ˈhæpən/verb A1
Something occurs or takes place, often by chance.
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Hedge /hedʒ/verb C1
To protect your money from losing value by making another investment that works opposite to your first one. If one falls, the other rises to protect you.
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Hoard /hɔːrd/verb B1
Collect and keep many items for future use.
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Hopping /ˈhɑpɪŋ/verb A2
Jumping up and down repeatedly on one or both feet.
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Hung /hʌŋ/verb A2
Hung in past tense or suspended state
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Haggle /ˈhæɡəl/verb C1
To argue back and forth about price or terms, trying to get a better deal. It can suggest being stubborn or argumentative.
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Heed /hiːd/verb C1
To listen carefully to someone's advice or warning and act on it. To take something seriously.
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Highlight /ˈhaɪlaɪt/verb B1
To point out or emphasize something so people notice it and think it is important.
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Hinder /ˈhɪndər/verb B2
To make something harder or slower. To get in the way of something someone is trying to do.
How to Use Verbs That Start With "H"
Verbs that start with "H" carry the action of a sentence. For each verb, check the dictionary entry to learn its conjugation pattern — most English verbs are regular (add "-ed" for past tense), but some are irregular and must be memorised individually. Pair the verb with the right tense for the situation: present simple for habits and facts, past simple for completed actions, present perfect for life experience, and present continuous for actions happening now.
Longest Verb That Start With "H"
To point out or emphasize something so people notice it and think it is important.
Frequently Asked Questions About Verbs That Start With "H"
- How many verbs that start with "H"?
- Our curated dictionary lists 26 verbs that start with "H", each with a definition, IPA, CEFR level, and example sentences. The list grows as new entries are reviewed.
- What are the most common verbs that start with "H"?
- Some of the most frequent verbs that start with "H" include HAS, HAVE, HEAR, HELP, HIDE. These appear in everyday English and are useful for both beginners (A1-A2) and intermediate learners.
- What is verb?
- A verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. Verbs change form to indicate tense, person, and number.
- What is the longest verb that start with "H"?
- The longest verb that start with "H" in our dictionary is "HIGHLIGHT" (9 letters). Tap the word to see its full entry.