Heat meaning

What does “heat” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“heat” is a noun and verb with 11 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature.

heat

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
Synonymsheat energy
the presence of heat
Synonymshotness high temperature
the sensation caused by heat energy
Synonymswarmth
the trait of being intensely emotional
Synonymswarmth passion
applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity
Synonymsestrus oestrus rut
a preliminary race in which the winner advances to a more important race
utility to warm a building
“the heating system wasn't working”
“they have radiant heating”
Synonymsheating system heating plant heating

make hot or hotter
“the sun heats the oceans”
“heat the water on the stove”
Synonymsheat up
Oppositescool
provide with heat
“heat the house”
arouse or excite feelings and passions
“The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor”
“The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world”
Synonymsinflame stir up wake ignite fire up
gain heat or get hot
“The room heated up quickly”
Synonymshot up heat up
Oppositescool

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University