5 letter words starting with HA

Parts of Speech

Adjective

Definitions

1. Having a lot of hair on the body or head.
2. Consisting of or resembling hair.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈhɛri/
• UK: /ˈhɛəri/

Origin and Usage

The word "hairy" comes from the Old English word "hǣr," which means "hair." The word has been used to describe things that are covered in hair since the 14th century. It is commonly used to describe animals, particularly those with a lot of fur or hair, but can also be used to describe people or objects that have a lot of hair or hair-like structures.

Synonyms

• Furry
• Hirsute
• Hairy-coated
• Hairy-headed
• Hairy-skinned

Related Words

• Hairs
• Hayer
• Harry
• Haars
• Haste

Example Sentences

1. The bear was hairy and scary.
2. She has a hairy mole on her chin.
3. The caterpillar was covered in hairy spines.
4. The old man had hairy ears and nose.

Parts of Speech

Haven is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, haven means a place of safety or refuge, or a harbor or port. As a verb, it means to provide a safe place or refuge.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈheɪvən/

UK: /ˈheɪv(ə)n/

Origin and Usage

The word haven comes from the Old English word "hæfen" which means port or harbor. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The word is commonly used to describe a place of safety or refuge, such as a harbor or port, or a place where someone can find peace or security.

Synonyms

As a noun, synonyms for haven include refuge, sanctuary, shelter, harbor, port, and safe haven. As a verb, synonyms include shelter, protect, harbor, and provide refuge.

Related Words

beach, coast, cove, inlet, wharf

Example Sentences

• As a noun: She found a haven in the small town after fleeing the city.
• As a verb: The organization works to help refugees find a place to haven from persecution.

Parts of Speech:

noun

Definitions:

1. a group of women associated with one man, typically living in seclusion
2. the part of a Muslim palace or house reserved for women

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈhɛrəm/
• UK: /ˈhɑːrəm/

Origin and Usage:

The word "harem" comes from the Arabic word "ḥarīm," meaning "forbidden" or "sacred." Originally, it referred to the private quarters of a Muslim household where women lived, especially the wives and concubines of a man. Over time, the term "harem" became associated with the group of women themselves. Today, the word is used more broadly to refer to any group of women associated with one man.

Synonyms:

• seraglio
• zenana
• gynaeceum

Related Words:

• hared
• hires
• heirs
• herbs
• heart

Example Sentences:

• The sultans harem was filled with beautiful women from across the empire.
• She felt like she was living in a harem, surrounded by her husbands many female friends.

Handy

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Convenient or useful, especially in a particular situation.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈhændi/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈhandi/

Origin and Usage: The word "handy" originated from the Middle English word "handi," which means "easy to handle." It was first used in the 14th century to describe something that was easy to use or manage. Over time, the meaning of "handy" evolved to refer to something that is convenient or useful, especially in a particular situation. Today, "handy" is commonly used to describe tools, gadgets, and other items that make life easier.

Synonyms: Convenient, useful, practical, helpful, accessible, user-friendly, nifty.

Related Words: Haste, happy, heart, house, heavy.

Example Sentences:

• He always keeps a flashlight handy in case of a power outage.
• The new smartphone has a lot of handy features that make it easy to use.
• Shes a very handy person to have around the house because she can fix anything.
• The restaurant is located in a handy location, right next to the train station.
• The handy tool kit includes everything you need to fix a leaky faucet.

Parts of Speech

Hazes is a verb.

Definitions

Hazes means to cover or fill with a hazy or smoke-like atmosphere.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈheɪzɪz/
• UK: /ˈheɪzɪz/

Origin and Usage

The word hazes is derived from the noun haze, which means a state of reduced visibility due to a cloud of fine particles suspended in the air. The verb hazes is commonly used to describe the act of creating a hazy atmosphere, such as by smoking or by using special effects in a movie or play. It can also be used in a figurative sense to describe a situation that is unclear or confusing.

Synonyms

• Smokes
• Mists
• Fogs
• Hazes over
• Obscures

Related Words

• Hazed
• Hazer
• Hazes

Example Sentences

• The stage was hazed with smoke to create a mysterious atmosphere.
• The city was hazed in smog, making it difficult to breathe.
• The memory of that day was hazed over by time and distance.