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Hot Meaning: Examples, Synonyms, and Usage (3 meaning)

Meaning 1：very warm (Hot)

Hot 🔊

/hɒt/

adj.

Having a high temperature; feeling very warm.

Steaming cup of hot coffee with heat waves rising above it

very warm 🔊

➕

/ˈvɛri wɔːrm/

adj.

Describes objects, liquids, or air that have a high temperature, causing a sensation of heat.

📁 Category：Objects & Materials 🔖 Level：elementary

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old English "hāt", related to German "heiß" and Dutch "heet".

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine holding a steaming mug; the heat makes you say 'This is hot!'

📖 Example

Be careful! The soup is very hot right out of the pot. 🔊 Be careful! The soup is very hot right out of the pot.

🔗 Collocations

hot water – water at a high temperature

hot weather – weather with high temperatures

hot surface – a surface that is warm to the touch

🔄 Synonyms

burning (adj.) – very hot; on fire

scorching (adj.) – extremely hot

sizzling (adj.) – hissing and very hot

🚫 Antonyms

cold (adj.) – having a low temperature

cool (adj.) – moderately cold

freezing (adj.) – very cold; below freezing point

🌱 Derivatives

heat (n.) – the quality or condition of being hot

hotly (adv.) – in a hot manner

hotness (n.) – the state of being hot

📖 Cultural Story

Hot originates from Proto-Germanic *haitaz, meaning 'high temperature'. It has been used in English since the 8th century to describe high heat.

Meaning 2：popular (Hot)

Hot 🔊

/hɒt/

adj.

Very popular, fashionable, or in high demand at the moment.

Excited crowd waiting in line for a hot new product release

popular 🔊

➕

/ˈpɒpjʊlər/

adj.

Refers to something that is currently very trendy, favored, or in high demand.

📁 Category：Fashion Trends 🔖 Level：elementary

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

That new song is so hot right now; everyone is streaming it. 🔊 That new song is so hot right now; everyone is streaming it.

🔗 Collocations

hot topic – a subject that is currently widely discussed

hot product – a product that sells very quickly

hot trend – a fashionable movement that is popular now

🔄 Synonyms

trendy (adj.) – very fashionable at the moment

fashionable (adj.) – following current styles

in-demand (adj.) – sought after by many people

🚫 Antonyms

unpopular (adj.) – not liked or favored

outdated (adj.) – no longer fashionable

old-fashioned (adj.) – not modern or trendy

🌱 Derivatives

hotness (n.) – the quality of being popular or in demand

Meaning 3：spicy (Hot)

Hot 🔊

/hɒt/

adj.

Having a strong, spicy flavor that creates a burning sensation in the mouth.

spicy 🔊

➕

/ˈspaɪsi/

adj.

Describes food that has a strong, pungent flavor causing a burning sensation in the mouth, often from chili peppers or spices.

📁 Category：Diet & Health 🔖 Level：elementary

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

I love Thai food, but some of their curries are too hot for me. 🔊 I love Thai food, but some of their curries are too hot for me.

🔗 Collocations

hot pepper – a chili pepper that causes a burning sensation

hot sauce – a condiment made from chili peppers

hot curry – a curry dish with strong spices

🔄 Synonyms

pungent (adj.) – having a strong, sharp taste or smell

fiery (adj.) – intensely hot or spicy

spicy (adj.) – flavored with spices, often causing heat

🚫 Antonyms

mild (adj.) – not strong or spicy

bland (adj.) – lacking strong flavor

tasteless (adj.) – having no distinct flavor