heat

UK: hiːt | US: hiːt

Definition

  1. n. the quality of being hot; high temperature

  2. n. intensity of feeling, especially anger or excitement

  3. vt. to make something hot or warm

Structure
heat <hot>
Etymology

The word "heat" traces back to Old English hǣtu, derived from Proto-Germanic haitiz (hotness, heat), which is linked to the Proto-Indo-European root kay- (to heat, to burn). Over time, the spelling simplified to "heat," retaining its core meaning of thermal energy or intensity. The verb form emerged later, reflecting the action of applying heat.

Examples

  1. The heat of the sun made the sand too hot to walk on.

  2. Their argument was filled with emotional heat.

  3. She heated the soup on the stove for dinner.

  4. The heat in the room became unbearable.

  5. During summer, the heat can reach extreme levels.