Heat ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Heat ( noun )

1. A form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature.
2. A high temperature.
3. The quality of being hot.
4. A source of warmth or a device producing warmth, especially as part of a heating system.
5. Strong or intense emotion, especially anger or passion.
6. Sexual excitement or desire.

Origin:

Old english hǣtu, of germanic origin; related to dutch hitte and german hitze.

Examples:

1. The sun is a source of heat.
2. The heat of the fire was intense.
3. She felt the heat of the sun on her skin.
4. The heat was turned up in the room.
5. The heat of their argument was palpable.
6. She felt a heat in her cheeks.

(As a verb)

Heat ( verb )

1. A form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature.
2. A high temperature.
3. The quality of being hot.
4. A source of warmth or a device producing warmth, especially as part of a heating system.
5. Strong or intense emotion, especially anger or passion.
6. Sexual excitement or desire.

Origin:

Old english hǣtu, of germanic origin; related to dutch hitte and german hitze.

Examples:

1. The sun is a source of heat.
2. The heat of the fire was intense.
3. She felt the heat of the sun on her skin.
4. The heat was turned up in the room.
5. The heat of their argument was palpable.
6. She felt a heat in her cheeks.