Synonyms for

H

Verb / eɪtʃ / Another word for h — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The letter 'h' is the eighth letter of the English alphabet.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

commence initiate begin originate

Informal

kick off get going start up get cracking

Literary

embark commence originate

Antonyms

stop halt cease desist pause interrupt suspend

Common collocations

  • start the engine
  • start a business
  • start a family
  • start a fire
  • start thinking
  • start to worry
  • start the day
  • start the race

Word family

noun start
verb start
adjective starting
adverb startingly

Usage note

The word 'start' is a versatile verb and noun. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, often indicating the beginning of an action or process.

Example sentences

  1. The word 'hat' starts with the letter 'h'.
  2. My name is Hannah and it starts with the letter 'h'.
  3. The word 'house' has an 'h' in it.

Quotes

  • Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions. - Dalai Lama
  • I have never met a man so ignorant that I couldn't learn something from him. - Galileo Galilei

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