Meaning: Able to withstand difficult conditions; robust.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: These plants are hardy and thrive in harsh climates.

Category: Nature

Synonyms:

• robust
• tough

Antonyms:

• fragile
• weak

Meaning: A fast-running, long-eared mammal similar to a rabbit.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The hare dashed across the field.

Category: Nature › Animals

Synonyms:

• rabbit
• bunny

Meaning: To emerge from an egg.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The chicks will hatch in a few days.

Category: Nature › Biology

Synonyms:

• emerge
• break out

Meaning: A place where eggs are hatched, especially fish or poultry.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The hatchery produces thousands of chicks each year.

Category: Nature › Agriculture

Synonyms:

• breeding ground
• incubator

Meaning: A place of safety or refuge.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The garden was a haven for birds.

Category: Nature

Synonyms:

• refuge
• sanctuary

Antonyms:

• danger
• threat

Meaning: The fruit of the hawthorn tree.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Haws are often used to make jams.

Category: Nature › Botany

Synonyms:

• berry
• fruit

Meaning: A bird of prey known for its keen eyesight.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The hawk soared high in the sky.

Category: Nature › Birds

Synonyms:

• bird of prey
• raptor

Meaning: A thorny shrub or small tree, often with white flowers.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The hawthorn blooms in spring.

Category: Nature › Botany

Synonyms:

• shrub
• tree

Meaning: A slight obscuration of the air caused by fine particles.

Part of speech: noun

Example: There was a haze over the city in the morning.

Category: Nature

Synonyms:

• mist
• fog

Antonyms:

• clarity
• clearness

Meaning: A type of tree or shrub with edible nuts.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The hazel tree produces delicious nuts.

Category: Nature › Botany

Synonyms:

• tree
• shrub

Meaning: Not clear or cloudy.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The sky was hazy due to pollution.

Category: Nature

Synonyms:

• cloudy
• misty

Antonyms:

• clear
• bright

Meaning: A high area of land that juts out into the sea.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The lighthouse is located on a rocky headland.

Category: Nature › Geography

Meaning: A wind that blows directly against the direction of travel.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We faced a strong headwind while cycling.

Category: Nature › Meteorology

Meaning: An area of open uncultivated land, typically covered with heather and low shrubs.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The heath was filled with wildflowers in spring.

Category: Nature

Synonyms:

• moor
• wasteland

Meaning: A type of flowering plant that grows in heathland.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The hills were covered in purple heather.

Category: Nature

Synonyms: calluna

Meaning: A prolonged period of excessively hot weather.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The heatwave caused many people to seek shelter.

Category: Nature › Meteorology

Synonyms: hot spell

Meaning: A hedge or a boundary formed by a fence or shrubbery.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The garden was surrounded by a tall hed.

Category: Nature

Synonyms: hedge

Meaning: A fence or boundary formed by a dense row of shrubs or low trees.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The hedge provided privacy for the backyard.

Category: Nature

Synonyms:

• fence
• bush

Meaning: A small mammal with spines on its back.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The hedgehog curled up when it felt threatened.

Category: Nature

Synonyms: urchin

Meaning: A row of shrubs or low trees forming a hedge.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The hedgerow was home to many birds.

Category: Nature

Synonyms:

• hedge
• fence

Meaning: a poisonous plant

Part of speech: noun

Example: The ancient Greeks used hemlock as a poison.

Category: Nature › Botany

Synonyms: poisonous plant

Meaning: a plant used for making rope and textiles

Part of speech: noun

Example: Hemp is a sustainable material for clothing.

Category: Nature › Botany

Synonyms: cannabis

Meaning: a female chicken

Part of speech: noun

Example: The hen laid three eggs today.

Category: Nature › Animals

Synonyms: chicken

Meaning: a shelter for hens

Part of speech: noun

Example: The farmer built a new henhouse for his chickens.

Category: Nature › Farming

Synonyms: coop

Meaning: a plant used for flavoring or medicinal purposes

Part of speech: noun

Example: Basil is a popular herb in cooking.

Category: Nature › Botany

Synonyms: plant

Meaning: relating to or having the characteristics of an herb

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Herbaceous plants are often soft and green.

Category: Nature › Botany

Synonyms: plant-like

Meaning: a garden area planted with herbaceous plants

Part of speech: noun

Example: The herbaceous border was full of colorful flowers.

Category: Nature › Gardening

Synonyms: flower bed

Meaning: relating to or made from herbs

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She prefers herbal tea over regular tea.

Category: Nature › Botany

Synonyms: plant-based

Meaning: an animal that primarily eats plants

Part of speech: noun

Example: Cows are herbivores that graze on grass.

Category: Nature › Animals

Synonyms: plant-eater

Antonyms: carnivore

Meaning: a group of animals, especially cattle or sheep

Part of speech: noun

Example: The herd of cows grazed peacefully in the field.

Category: Nature › Animals

Synonyms:

• group
• flock

Meaning: a person who tends to a herd of animals

Part of speech: noun

Example: The herdsman guided the sheep to the pasture.

Category: Nature › Farming

Synonyms: shepherd

Meaning: a large wading bird

Part of speech: noun

Example: The heron stood still by the water, waiting for fish.

Category: Nature › Birds

Synonyms: wading bird

Meaning: to spend a long period in a state of rest or inactivity, usually during winter.

Part of speech: verb

Example: Bears hibernate in caves during the cold months.

Category: Nature › Animal Behavior

Synonyms:

• sleep
• rest

Antonyms:

• awaken
• active

Meaning: a type of flowering plant known for its large, colorful flowers.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The hibiscus in her garden bloomed beautifully in the summer.

Category: Nature › Botany

Synonyms:

• flower
• plant

Meaning: The period in summer when the weather is hottest.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We plan to go on vacation in high summer.

Category: Nature › Seasons

Synonyms: mid-summer

Meaning: The time when the sea reaches its highest level.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We went to the beach during high tide.

Category: Nature › Oceanography

Synonyms: high water

Antonyms: low tide

Meaning: Relating to the highest level of water, especially in rivers or oceans.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The high-water mark was visible on the trees.

Category: Nature › Hydrology

Synonyms: flood level

Meaning: The highest level reached by water.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The high-water mark indicates past flooding.

Category: Nature › Hydrology

Synonyms: maximum level

Meaning: A raised area of land, smaller than a mountain.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We climbed the hill to see the view.

Category: Nature › Geography

Synonyms: mound

Antonyms: valley

Meaning: A small hill.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The children played on the hillock.

Category: Nature › Geography

Synonyms: knoll