Definitions

1. noun

a state or condition of being warm or hot, either in temperature or in intensity of passion or emotion

“The heat from the sun was unbearable during the summer.”

2. noun

a source or agent of warmth or heat, such as a fire or the sun

“The fire was the heat that warmed the room.”

3. noun

a state of intense excitement or enthusiasm

“The crowd’s heat during the concert was electric.”

4. noun

a heat wave or period of abnormally hot weather

“The city experienced a severe heat last summer.”

5. noun

a unit of measurement, especially in sports, such as a heat in track and field

“The athletes competed in the first heat of the 100-meter dash.”

6. verb

to make or become hot

“The oven heats the food to perfection.”

7. verb

to excite or arouse strong emotions, such as passion or enthusiasm

“The speaker’s words heated the crowd’s emotions.”

8. verb

to melt or become soft, especially due to heat

“The chocolate will heat and become soft if left in the sun.”

9. adjective

relating to or characterized by heat, especially high temperature

“The heat-sensitive paint changes color when exposed to high temperatures.”

10. adjective

relating to or characterized by intense excitement or enthusiasm

“The heat of the crowd was palpable during the concert.”