Pronunciation

/hiːt/

Definitions

Noun (n)

• The sensation of warmth or hotness that can be produced by various sources such as the sun, fire, or friction.
  • Example: “The heat from the campfire kept us warm throughout the night.”
• Energy transferred from one body to another due to a difference in temperature.
  • Example: “The house was heated using geothermal heat.”
• A form of energy associated with the motion of atoms or molecules; thermal energy.
  • Example: “The chef applied heat to the pan to cook the food.”
• A period of intense warmth, especially during summer.
  • Example: “This summer has been marked by several heat waves.”

Verb (v)

• To make something hot or warm by applying heat.
  • Example: “I need to heat up some water for tea.”
• To cause a rise in the temperature of something.
  • Example: “We heated the greenhouse to protect the plants from frost.”
• To become hot or warm through exposure to heat.
  • Example: “The metal will heat quickly when placed near the flame.”

Adjective (adj)

• Relating to, producing, or caused by heat.
  • Example: “A heat lamp provides infrared heat for warmth.”
• Intense or passionate; fervent.
  • Example: “Their rivalry reached boiling heat this season.”

Phrases

• “Feel the heat” – to experience stress, pressure, or criticism.
• “Turn up the heat” – to increase intensity, pressure, or aggression.
• “In the heat of the moment” – during a time of intense emotion or excitement.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The athlete suffered from dehydration in the scorching heat of the marathon.”
• Verb: “Don’t forget to heat the oven before placing the pizza inside.”
• Adjective: “The heat wave made it impossible to stay cool without air conditioning.”

Synonyms

• Warmth
• Warm
• Temperature
• Heat energy
• Thermal
• Fervor (for the adjective sense)