Heat
Pronunciation: /ˈhiːt/
Heat (noun)
- Energy that makes things warm or hot, like from the sun or a fire.
- A strong or intense competition or challenge, often in sports or contests.
- The time when female animals are ready to mate.
Examples
- The heat from the fire kept us warm all night.
- She felt the heat from the stove as she cooked.
Common collocations: radiate heat, intense heat, absorb heat, heat of the battle, feel the heat
Heat (verb)
- To make something warmer or hotter.
Examples
- She heated the soup before serving it.
- They heated the room with a small heater.