heat

hit

/hiːt/

Definition & Meaning of "heat"in English

Heat

NOUN

the method or system used to warm a building and keep it comfortable inside, such as central heating, radiators, etc.

Dialect

American

heating

British

Examples

Could you please turn on the heat it's freezing in here.

The old house relied on gas heat, providing warmth throughout the winter months.

a form of energy that is transferred between objects or substances due to a difference in temperature

Examples

The heat from the sun warms the Earth's surface, providing energy for life.

When you touch a hot stove, you feel the heat transferring from the stove to your hand.

2.1

a state of having a higher than normal temperature

Examples

In spite of the heat, they continued their trek through the desert.

She could feel the heat from the campfire on her face.

the heightened level of intensity, urgency, or tension experienced in a situation that often leads to increased pressure or emotional responses

Examples

The heat of the competition was palpable as the runners sprinted towards the finish line.

The team felt the heat of the deadline approaching and worked tirelessly to complete the project.

the sensation caused by heat energy

Examples

He felt the heat from the sun on his skin.

The heat of the fire made the room uncomfortable.

the quality or condition of being intensely emotional or passionate

Examples

She spoke with such heat that everyone in the room was moved by her words.

The heat in his voice was evident as he defended his beliefs.

a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity in nonhuman mammals, often associated with reproductive cycles

Examples

The female cat was in heat, attracting the attention of several male cats in the neighborhood.

During the heat cycle, the dog exhibited increased restlessness and vocalization.

one of a series of competitive races or contests, where participants compete against each other to qualify for the next round or a final event

Examples

The athlete was confident as he prepared for his heat in the 200-meter race.

Each heat in the swimming competition determined who would move on to the semifinals.

highly desirable, exclusive, or stylish sneakers

Slang

Examples

That pair of Jordans is pure heat.

He showed up with heat on his feet and turned heads.

to heat

VERB

to raise the temperature of something

heat up

warm

warm up

hot

Transitive: to heat sth

Examples

The chef is currently heating the sauce on the stove.

Over time, the sunlight has heated the pavement.

to increase in temperature

heat up

hot up

warm

warm up

hot

Intransitive

Examples

The metal rod heated quickly when placed in the fire.

The soup heated on the stove, sending delicious aromas throughout the kitchen.

to cause excitement, arousal, or agitation

Transitive: to heat a person or their sentiments

Examples

The passionate speech by the activist heated the crowd, inspiring them to take action.

His romantic gestures never failed to heat her passion for him.

to provide a space with heat and warmth

Transitive: to heat a space

Examples

The electric blanket heated the bed quickly, providing warmth on chilly nights.

The central heating system heated the entire house evenly during the winter months.

Lexical Tree

heatable

heatless

heat

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Definition & Meaning of "heat"in English

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