heat

/hˈiːt/

/ˈhit/

[noun] [verb]

Heat

[NOUN]

a state or condition of having a high degree of warmth or hotness

synonyms : high temperature

hotness

antonyms : coldness

utility to warm a building

synonyms : heating

heating plant

heating system

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

a form of energy, moved from one object or substance to another because of a difference in temperature

synonyms : heat energy

the sensation caused by heat energy

synonyms : warmth

the trait of being intensely emotional

synonyms : passion

warmth

applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity

synonyms : estrus

oestrus

rut

antonyms : anestrus

a preliminary race in which the winner advances to a more important race

to heat

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to become hot or make something hot

synonyms : heat up

antonyms : cool

gain heat or get hot

synonyms : heat up

hot up

antonyms : cool

arouse or excite feelings and passions

synonyms : fire up

provide with heat

Examples

1. The discussion on environmental policies was heated.

2. Turn the heat down.

3. Many houses are heated with gas during the winter months.

4. The heat will be on the politicians during the upcoming election campaign.

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