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heat Definition and Meaning in English (heat definition)

noun
Synonyms:warmthhotnesstemperature
Quick Answer • Definition

Heat definition: Heat is the quality of being hot or a high temperature, often felt as warmth.

Definitions of Heat

  1. 1noun

    Heat is the quality of being hot or a high temperature, often felt as warmth.

  2. 2verb

    To heat something means to make it hot or to become hot, typically by applying energy.

Example Sentences

“The sun provides light and heat to the Earth.”

“Please heat the water for tea.”

“The debate generated a lot of heat.”

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Inflected Word Forms

gerundheating
nounheatwave
agent nounheater
adjectiveheated

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

in the heat of the momentidiom

Done or said in a moment of intense emotion or excitement, without thinking carefully.

heat wavecollocation

A prolonged period of abnormally hot weather.

turn up the heatexpression

To increase the intensity or pressure in a situation.

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