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heat

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verb

ˈhēt How to pronounce heat (audio)
heated; heating; heats

intransitive verb

1
: to become warm or hot
water heating in a kettle
2
: to start to spoil from heat

transitive verb

1
: to make warm or hot
heat a can of soup
heat the oven to 350 degrees
2
: excite
were heated by his stirring words
heatable
ˈhē-tə-bəl How to pronounce heat (audio)
adjective

heat

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noun

1
a(1)
: a condition of being hot : warmth
snow melting in the heat of the sun
(2)
: a marked or notable degree of hotness
The heat was intense.
b
: pathological excessive bodily temperature
the heat of the fever
c
: a hot place or situation
get out of the heat
d(1)
: a period of heat
an unbroken heat
(2)
: a single complete operation of making something warm or hot
also : the quantity of material so heated
e(1)
physics : added energy that causes substances to rise in temperature, fuse, evaporate, expand, or undergo any of various other related changes, that flows to a body by contact with or radiation from bodies at higher temperatures, and that can be produced in a body (as by compression)
(2)
physics : the energy associated with the random motions of the molecules, atoms, or smaller structural units of which matter is composed
f
: appearance, condition, or color of something as indicating its temperature
when the rod is at the proper welding heat
2
a
: intensity of feeling or reaction : passion
answered with considerable heat
b
: the height or stress of an action or condition
in the heat of battle
c
: sexual excitement especially in a female mammal
like an animal in heat
specifically : estrus
3
: a single continuous effort: such as
a
: a single round of a contest (such as a race) having two or more rounds for each contestant
won two heats out of three
b
: one of several preliminary contests held to eliminate less competent contenders
won the second heat but finished third in the final race
4
: pungency of flavor
Add some cayenne pepper for extra heat.
5
a slang
(1)
: the intensification of law-enforcement activity or investigation
waited until the heat was off
(2)
: police
b
: pressure, coercion
turn up the heat on your congressperson
c
: abuse, criticism
took heat for her mistakes
6
baseball : smoke sense 8
throwing some heat
7
slang : gun sense 1b
was packing heat
heatless
ˈhēt-ləs How to pronounce heat (audio)
adjective
heatproof
ˈhēt-ˌprüf How to pronounce heat (audio)
adjective

Synonyms

Verb

Noun

Example Sentences

Verb I heated the vegetables in the microwave. They heat their house with a wood stove. Noun The sun's heat melted the snow. the intense heat of a fire She applied heat to the sore muscles in her leg. a period of high heat and humidity The crops were damaged by drought and extreme heat. Cook the milk over low heat. Remove the pan from the heat. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Once the legs are reheated, heat a frying pan and add a dash of duck fat. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 The marquee will heat up again in mid-October with the launch of the DC superhero pic Black Adam, starring Dwayne Johnson, among other event pics, although Halloween Ends will now open day-and-date in theaters and on Peacock on Oct. 14. Pamela Mcclintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Sep. 2022 Most home compost bins do not heat up enough to kill the roots. Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2022 If the safety systems at the facility were to fail, the reactor would heat up swiftly and trigger a meltdown. Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 1 Sep. 2022 After the conversation, things seemingly heat up between the pair as their fellow contestants hear their hookup from outside the bedroom. Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2022 While that does require you turning the stove on, the water will heat quicker that way. Audrey Bruno, SELF, 17 Aug. 2022 In a medium microwave-safe bowl, heat the chocolate chips, cookie butter and coconut oil on HIGH for 1 minute. Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2022 And October will heat up on in terms of high-profile studio releases with DC Comics film Black Adam and Ticket to Paradise, a romantic comedy starring Julia Roberts and George Clooney, among others. Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Aug. 2022
Noun
Forecast models are showing the thermal trough moving toward the Cascades by Saturday afternoon which should shift the winds more onshore and bring some relief from the heat. oregonlive, 9 Sep. 2022 Bring to a boil and remove from heat, allowing to cool to room temperature. Minerva Orduño Rincón, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 And coastal areas — often a refuge from heat — were also hit with scorching temperatures. Anchorage Daily News, 7 Sep. 2022 By Thursday, clouds from Kay will begin spreading into the Southwest United States, helping bring relief from the heat. Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 And coastal areas — often a refuge from heat — were also hit with scorching temperatures. Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 Due to the rain, Orlando should see a reprieve from the heat Thursday with the high falling to the average temperature, and Friday may even be below average. Joe Mario Pedersen, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 Remove from heat and pour over berries; stir until evenly coated. People Staff, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2022 Forecasters say the public shouldn’t expect relief from the heat before Tuesday A National Weather Service balloon launched from Miramar at 7 a.m. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English heten, going back to Old English hǣtan, going back to Germanic *haitjan- (whence also Middle Dutch hēten "to make warm," Old High German heizen, Old Norse heita "to make hot, brew"), derivative of *haita- "having a high temperature, burning" — more at hot entry 1

Noun

Middle English hete, going back to Old English hǣtu, going back to Germanic *haitīn- (whence also Old Frisian hēte "high temperature, heat," Old High German heizi), noun derivative from *haita- "having a high temperature, burning" — more at hot entry 1

First Known Use

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Time Traveler
The first known use of heat was before the 12th century

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