heat
/hˈit/ · 1 syllable
Meaning
noun
- a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
- the presence of heat
- the sensation caused by heat energy
- the trait of being intensely emotional
- applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity
- a preliminary race in which the winner advances to a more important race
- utility to warm a building
“the heating system wasn't working”
verb
- make hot or hotter
“the sun heats the oceans” - provide with heat
“heat the house” - arouse or excite feelings and passions
“The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor” - gain heat or get hot
“The room heated up quickly”
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