heat (n.)

  1. a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

    [ Syn: heat energy ]

  2. the presence of heat

    [ Syn: hotness , high temperature ]

  3. the sensation caused by heat energy

    [ Syn: warmth ]

  4. the trait of being intensely emotional

    [ Syn: warmth , passion ]

  5. applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity

    [ Syn: estrus , oestrus , rut ]

  6. a preliminary race in which the winner advances to a more important race

  7. utility to warm a building; the heating system wasnt working; they have radiant heating

    [ Syn: heating system , heating plant , heating ]

    heat (v.)

  1. make hot or hotter; the sun heats the oceans; heat the water on the stove

    [ Syn: heat up ]

  2. provide with heat; heat the house'

  3. 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; Wake old feelings of hatred

    [ Syn: inflame , stir up , wake , ignite , fire up ]

  4. gain heat or get hot; The room heated up quickly

    [ Syn: hot up , heat up ]

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