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1h
noun, often capitalized often attributive \ˈāch\
: the eighth letter of the English alphabet
plural h's or hs \ˈā-chəz\
Full Definition of H
1
a : 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
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First Known Use of H
before 12th century
2h
abbreviation
Definition of H
1
half
2
harbor
3
hard; hardness
4
hect-; hecto-
5
height
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high
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hit
8
horse
9
hour
10
humidity
11
hundred
12
husband
1H
abbreviation
Definition of H
1
Hamiltonian
2
henry
3
heroin
2H
symbol
Definition of H
hydrogen
H Defined for Kids
h
noun , often cap \ˈāch\
plural h's or hs \ˈā-chəz\
Definition of H for Kids
: the eighth letter of the English alphabet
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h
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