harry

Everyday

1. (proper noun, Harry) A boy's or man's name, short for Henry or Harold, as in Harry Potter or Prince Harry. tree →
2. (verb) To keep attacking or annoying someone again and again: «The dogs harried the sheep». tree →
3. (harried, adjective) Stressed and rushed because of too much to do. tree →

In the lessons

In stories and reading: Harry is a very common character name. As a verb it is a story or history word: armies harried the enemy, birds harry a hawk away. «A harried mum» means a busy, stressed one. Watch the capital letter: Harry = name, harry = verb.

Examples

• Harry is my best friend's name. tree →
• Harry Potter goes to Hogwarts School. tree →
• Small birds harried the hawk until it flew away. tree →
• The Vikings harried the coast for years. tree →
• The harried waiter rushed between the tables. tree →
• Stop harrying me — I'll be ready in a minute! tree →

Note

Name: capital H. Verb: harries, harried, harrying (y → ie before s and d). Do not confuse with «hurry» (to move fast) or «hairy» (covered in hair).