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heat

/hit/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A form of energy resulting from the motion of particles. The sensation perceived when radiant energy is absorbed by the body.

    - "The heat in the room was unbearable."
    - "The sun's heat warms the earth."
    - "Heat can be measured in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit."
  • Verb Transitive

    To subject to heat.

    - "The metal was heated in a furnace."
    - "The chef heats the oil in a pan before frying."
Pronunciation
  1. /hit/



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  2. /hit/



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Synonyms

passion , vehemence , heat up , hot , hot up , stoke , warm up
Rhymes
Words rhyming with heat
feet , meat , seat , sweet , sweat , beat
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Heat (English) : Noun: Form of energy resulting from the motion of particles

  2. Heat (English) : Verb: To subject to heat

  3. Heat (English) : Adjective: Feeling or causing a sensation of warmth

  4. Heat (English) : Noun: A person or thing that is very important or popular

Variants
List of all variants of heat that leads to same result
heat , heatable , heated , heating , heats , heatless , heatproof , heat cramps , heat engine , heat engines , heat exchanger , heat exchangers , heat exhaustion , heat exhaustions , heat prostration , heat lightning , heat lightnings , heat pump , heat pumps , heat rash , heat rashes , heat shield , heat shields
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

Heats (Third person singular of the verb 'to heat'), Heating (Gerund form of the verb 'to heat'), Heat's (Possessive form of the noun 'heat')

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English hēat, hēot; related to hehan to heat, hēoten to heat.

Trivia
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  1. Heat is the only form of energy that can be directly transferred from one body to another without the need for a medium.

  2. The hottest planet in our solar system is Venus, with an average surface temperature of 464.6 degrees Celsius (866.1 degrees Fahrenheit).

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. Temperature: A measure of the degree of hotness or coldness of a substance or environment.

  2. Thermal energy: Energy that is transferred between two systems or objects due to a temperature difference.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Heat has been a significant concept in various cultures throughout history. In ancient civilizations, heat was believed to be a symbol of life, fertility, and energy. In literature, heat is often used as a metaphor for passion and desire. In art, heat is represented through the use of fiery colors and images of flames.

How to Memorize "heat"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a red hot coal or a flame to remember the concept of heat as a form of energy.
    - Visualize yourself in a hot sauna or a steamy bath to remember the sensation of heat.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'heat' with the sensation of warmth or the image of a fire.
    - Remember that heat is a form of energy that makes things warm.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Hot Dogs Hate Cats' to remember the order of the homophones: Heat (Noun, Form of energy), Heat (Verb, To subject to heat), Heat (Adjective, Feeling or causing a sensation of warmth), Heat (Noun, A person or thing that is very important or popular).

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