heat meaning and definition

HEAT noun

Definition of heat (noun)

1. a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
   • synonyms: heat energy
2. the presence of heat
   • synonyms: high temperature, hotness
   • antonym: cold
3. the sensation caused by heat energy
   • synonyms: warmth
4. the trait of being intensely emotional
   • synonyms: passion, warmth
5. applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity
   • synonyms: estrus, oestrus, rut
   • antonym: anestrum
6. a preliminary race in which the winner advances to a more important race
7. utility to warm a building
   • "the heating system wasn't working"; "they have radiant heating"
   • synonyms: heating, heating plant, heating system

HEAT verb

Definition of heat (verb)

1. make hot or hotter
   • "the sun heats the oceans"; "heat the water on the stove"
   • synonyms: heat up
   • antonym: chill
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"
   • synonyms: fire up, ignite, inflame, stir up, wake
4. gain heat or get hot
   • "The room heated up quickly"
   • synonyms: heat up, hot up
   • antonym: chill