heart

Meanings

• noun

  Anatomically, the heart is a muscular organ that pumps blood through the circulatory system of an animal.

  - "The heart is a vital organ that keeps us alive."
  - "After the heart attack, the patient underwent a bypass surgery."

• noun

  Metaphorically, the heart is the emotional and spiritual center of a person.

  - "She followed her heart and married the man she loved."
  - "He broke her heart when he left her."

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Pronunciation

1. /hɑːt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9021980"

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Synonyms

bravery , nerve , crux , gist , honey , sugar , less than three , love

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with heart
art , part , fart , cart , dart

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Variants

List of all variants of heart that leads to same result
at heart , by heart , heart , hearts , to heart , hearted , hearting , Heart , heart attack , heart attacks , myocardial infarction , heart block , heart blocks , heart disease , heart diseases , heart failure , heart failures , heart-free , heart-healthier , heart-healthiest , heart-healthy , heart-lung machine , heart-lung machines

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Etymology

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Old English hēart; related to hēortan 'to stir up,' from heort 'stirred, passionate'.

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Trivia

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1. The human heart beats around 100,000 times per day.

2. The heart creates enough pressure to squirt blood 30 feet.

3. The heart is about the size of a fist.

4. The heart has its own electrical system that generates an electric charge.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cardiovascular system: The heart is the central organ of the cardiovascular system, which is responsible for circulating blood throughout the body.

2. Heart disease: Heart disease refers to a range of conditions that affect the heart and its ability to pump blood effectively.

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Culture

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The heart has been a symbol of love, courage, and compassion throughout history. It is often depicted in art, literature, and music.

How to Memorize "heart"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize the heart, imagine a red, muscular organ shaped like an upside-down pear or a fist. Picture the four chambers and the valves that control the flow of blood.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'heart' with love, courage, and passion. Remember that it is the source of life and the center of our emotions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Richard of Oxford Wore a Purple Shirt' to remember the order of the heart chambers: Right Atrium, Right Ventricle, Left Atrium, Left Ventricle, and Outflow Tract.

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