This list includes 64 Simple words that start with H, from “hair” to “hurt”. Many are short, high-frequency words useful for early readers, ESL learners, teachers, and content creators.

Simple words that start with H are everyday, high-frequency words you learn early in reading and speech. Many appear in children’s books and common conversation, with examples like “hello.”

Below you’ll find the table with Word, Part of speech, Definition, Etymology, Example.

Word: This column shows the headword so you can quickly find the specific simple H-word you need.

Part of speech: You see whether the word is a noun, verb, adjective, or other, helping you use it correctly.

Definition: A concise one-line definition gives clear meaning in simple language, useful for learners and quick reference.

Etymology: Short origin notes show the word’s language roots and history, which adds useful cultural or linguistic context.

Example: A brief example sentence shows typical use, so you can see the word in natural context.

Simple words that start with H

Word Part of speech Frequency (per million) Origin Description
he pronoun 2,900.00 Old English A word for a male person or animal.
have verb 2,300.00 Old English A common verb that shows possession or experience.
his pronoun 1,800.00 Old English Shows that something belongs to a male person.
her pronoun 1,700.00 Old English Refers to a female person (object or possessive).
how adverb 1,200.00 Old English Asks about manner, way, or degree.
here adverb 1,000.00 Old English Shows a place near the speaker.
hand noun 600.00 Old English The part at the end of your arm used for holding.
house noun 540.00 Old English A building where people live.
home noun 420.00 Old English The place where someone lives or feels safe.
head noun 430.00 Old English The top part of the body that holds the face and brain.
high adjective 300.00 Old English Tall or far above the ground.
help verb/noun 270.00 Old English To give aid or support; assistance.
hard adjective 260.00 Old English Not soft; needing effort.
half noun/adjective 220.00 Old English One of two equal parts.
hair noun 220.00 Old English The thin threads that grow on the head or body.
hot adjective 140.00 Old English Having a high temperature.
happy adjective 140.00 Middle English Feeling good and satisfied.
hold verb 200.00 Old English To carry or keep something in your hands or arms.
hit verb/noun 190.00 Old English To touch someone or something with force.
hour noun 180.00 Old French/Latin A period of sixty minutes.
hear verb 150.00 Old English To use your ears to notice sound.
heart noun 160.00 Old English The organ that pumps blood; also feelings.
have verb 2,300.00 Old English A common verb that shows possession or experience.
hope verb/noun 120.00 Old English To want something to happen; a wish.
heavy adjective 90.00 Old English Weighing a lot.
hurt verb/adjective 80.00 Old English To cause pain or feel pain.
huge adjective 80.00 Middle English/French Very large in size.
hug verb/noun 25.00 Modern English To hold someone close to show care.
hungry adjective 60.00 Old English Feeling the need to eat food.
hang verb 70.00 Old English To attach something from above so it stays down.
hide verb 60.00 Old English To put something where others cannot see it.
hit verb/noun 190.00 Old English To touch someone or something with force.
hill noun 20.00 Old English A small raised area of land.
horse noun 35.00 Old English A large animal people often ride or use for work.
heat noun/verb 45.00 Old English High temperature or to make something warm.
hat noun 50.00 Old English A covering for the head.
hi interjection 40.00 Modern English A short, friendly greeting.
hey interjection 60.00 Modern English A casual way to get attention or greet someone.
half noun/adjective 220.00 Old English One of two equal parts.
hard adjective 260.00 Old English Not soft; needing effort.
hold verb 200.00 Old English To carry or keep something in your hands or arms.
hear verb 150.00 Old English To use your ears to notice sound.
help verb/noun 270.00 Old English To give aid or support; assistance.
have verb 2,300.00 Old English A common verb that shows possession or experience.
his pronoun 1,800.00 Old English Shows that something belongs to a male person.
her pronoun 1,700.00 Old English Refers to a female person (object or possessive).
him pronoun 900.00 Old English The object form for a male person.
how adverb 1,200.00 Old English Asks about manner, way, or degree.
here adverb 1,000.00 Old English Shows a place near the speaker.
horse noun 35.00 Old English A large animal people often ride or use for work.
heat noun/verb 45.00 Old English High temperature or to make something warm.
heavy adjective 90.00 Old English Weighing a lot.
happy adjective 140.00 Middle English Feeling good and satisfied.
hungry adjective 60.00 Old English Feeling the need to eat food.
hope verb/noun 120.00 Old English To want something to happen; a wish.
hurt verb/adjective 80.00 Old English To cause pain or feel pain.
hug verb/noun 25.00 Modern English To hold someone close to show care.
hug verb/noun 25.00 Modern English To hold someone close to show care.
hill noun 20.00 Old English A small raised area of land.
hang verb 70.00 Old English To attach something from above so it stays down.
hide verb 60.00 Old English To put something where others cannot see it.
hard adjective 260.00 Old English Not soft; needing effort.
hot adjective 140.00 Old English Having a high temperature.
high adjective 300.00 Old English Tall or far above the ground.

Descriptions

he
have
his
her
how
here
hand
house
home
head
high
help
hard
half
hair
hot
happy
hold
hit
hour
hear
heart
have
hope
heavy
hurt
huge
hug
hungry
hang
hide
hit
hill
horse
heat
hat
hi
hey
half
hard
hold
hear
help
have
his
her
him
how
here
horse
heat
heavy
happy
hungry
hope
hurt
hug
hug
hill
hang
hide
hard
hot
high
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