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Heat Definition: High Temperature, Make Warm, Intense Pressure (3 meaning)

Meaning 1：high temperature (heat)

heat 🔊

/hiːt/

n., v.

The form of energy that makes things feel warm or hot.

high temperature 🔊

➕

/haɪ ˈtɛmpərətʃər/

n., v.

The physical energy produced by molecular motion that makes objects or environments feel warm or hot.

📁 Category：Natural Geography 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old English hǣtu, related to hot; root meaning 'high temperature'.

💡 Mnemonic

H-E-A-T: Hot Energy And Temperature – think of a blazing sun or a hot stove.

📖 Example

The heat from the sun made the sand too hot to walk on barefoot. 🔊 The sun's heat caused the sand to become too hot for walking without shoes.

🔗 Collocations

heat wave – A prolonged period of excessively hot weather

heat source – An object or process that produces heat

body heat – The warmth generated by a living organism's metabolism

🔄 Synonyms

warmth (n.) – The quality of being moderately hot

hotness (n.) – The state of being very hot

thermal energy (n.) – Energy in the form of heat

🚫 Antonyms

cold (n./adj.) – The absence of heat; low temperature

coolness (n.) – The state of being moderately cold

🌱 Derivatives

heater (n.) – A device that produces heat

heated (adj.) – Made warm or hot

heating (n./adj.) – The process of raising temperature

📖 Cultural Story

In ancient times, heat was recognized as a fundamental force; the word appears in Old English texts describing fire and warmth.

Meaning 2：to make warm (heat)

heat 🔊

/hiːt/

n., v.

To make something become warm or hot.

to make warm 🔊

➕

/tuː meɪk wɔːrm/

n., v.

To increase the temperature of something by applying a source of thermal energy.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Can you heat this soup in the microwave for two minutes? 🔊 Could you warm this soup in the microwave for two minutes?

🔗 Collocations

heat up – To make food or a liquid become hot

reheat – To heat something again

heat the oven – To preheat an oven before cooking

🔄 Synonyms

warm (v.) – To raise the temperature slightly

cook (v.) – To prepare food using heat

boil (v.) – To heat a liquid until it bubbles and vaporizes

🚫 Antonyms

cool (v.) – To lower the temperature

freeze (v.) – To turn into ice by extreme cold

🌱 Derivatives

heater (n.) – A device that produces heat

heated (adj.) – Made warm or hot

preheat (v.) – To heat something beforehand

Meaning 3：intense pressure (heat)

heat 🔊

/hiːt/

n., v.

A period of great intensity, excitement, or pressure, especially in a competition or argument.

intense pressure 🔊

➕

/ɪnˈtɛns ˈprɛʃər/

n., v.

A state of great excitement, intense activity, or strong competition, often in sports or arguments.

📁 Category：Entertainment & Sports 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The heat of the basketball game was incredible in the final minute. 🔊 The intense pressure of the basketball game was amazing in the last minute.

🔗 Collocations

in the heat of the moment – During the most intense part of an activity or conflict

feel the heat – To experience strong pressure or competition

turn up the heat – To increase the intensity or pressure in a situation

🔄 Synonyms

intensity (n.) – The degree of strength or force in a situation

pressure (n.) – The stress or urgency felt in a demanding situation

excitement (n.) – A feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness

🚫 Antonyms

calm (n./adj.) – The state of being quiet and peaceful

coolness (n.) – Lack of enthusiasm or emotional detachment

🌱 Derivatives

heated (adj.) – Intense and angry (e.g., a heated debate)

heater (n.) – A device that produces heat (also slang for a powerful athlete or team)