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hot
01
having a higher than normal temperature
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I turned on the air conditioner because it was getting too hot inside.
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She found herself drawn to him because she thought he was hot.
03
(of food) having a spicy or peppery flavor that causes a burning sensation in the mouth
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The curry was so hot that I had to drink several glasses of water to cool down.
04
having bright, warm colors such as red or orange that convey energy
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The artist 's palette was filled with hot colors that made the painting vibrant.
05
very good or impressive
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The team 's latest product is a hot success, exceeding all sales expectations.
06
carrying an electrical current
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The electrician warned us that the wires were hot and needed to be handled with care.
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characterized by intense or passionate engagement
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The hot debate in the council chamber led to a heated exchange of ideas.
08
having recent relevance and excitement
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The artist 's new single is generating hot buzz among fans.
09
relating to radioactive materials that emit radiation
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The lab was equipped to handle hot samples safely.
10
having a quality that poses risks or challenges
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The situation became hot when the protesters clashed with the police.
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sought after by law enforcement for criminal reasons
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After the robbery, the suspect became hot and was featured on the evening news.
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having an indication of being very close to discovering or guessing something in a children's game
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The seeker shouted, “ You ’re getting hot! ” as the players moved closer to the hiding spot.
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too risky, under surveillance, or attracting police attention
Slang
Examples
Do n't go back there; it 's hot right now.
hot
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in a manner that is intensely warm
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The sun shines hot in the summer, making it perfect for beach days.
to hot
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The chef decided to hot the soup on the stove before serving it.
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The metal begins to hot when placed over the flame.
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The festival started to hot as the sun began to set and the crowd grew larger.
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The director aimed to hot the plot by adding unexpected twists and turns.
Lexical Tree
hotly
hotness
hottish
hot
