\ ˈāch
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plural h's or hs\
ˈā-chəz
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Definition of h
(Entry 1 of 4)
1a
: the 8th letter of the English alphabet
b
: a graphic representation of this letter
c
: a speech counterpart of orthographic h
2
: a graphic device for reproducing the letter h
3
: one designated h especially as the eighth in order or class
4
: something shaped like the letter H
Definition of h (Entry 2 of 4)
1
half
2
harbor
3
hard; hardness
4
hect-; hecto-
5
height
6
high
7
hit
8
horse
9
hour
10
humidity
11
hundred
12
husband
Definition of H (Entry 3 of 4)
1
Hamiltonian
2
henry
3
heroin
H
symbolDefinition of H (Entry 4 of 4)
hydrogen
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h
noun
English Language Learners Definition of h
: the eighth letter of the English alphabet
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\ ˈāch
\
\
plural h's or hs\
ˈā-chəz
\
Kids Definition of h
: the eighth letter of the English alphabet
Medical Definition of h
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
height
Medical Definition of H (Entry 2 of 3)
heroin
H
symbolMedical Definition of H (Entry 3 of 3)
hydrogen
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The first known use of h was before the 12th century
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