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1. (noun)
heat , heat energy
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
2. (noun)
hotness , heat , high temperature
the presence of heat
3. (noun)
heat , warmth
the sensation caused by heat energy
4. (noun)
heat , warmth , passion
the trait of being intensely emotional
5. (noun)
estrus , oestrus , heat , rut
applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity
6. (noun)
heat
a preliminary race in which the winner advances to a more important race
7. (noun)
heating system , heating plant , heating , heat
utility to warm a building
"the heating system wasn't working"; "they have radiant heating"
8. (verb)
heat , heat up
make hot or hotter
"the sun heats the oceans"; "heat the water on the stove"
9. (verb)
heat
provide with heat
"heat the house"
10. (verb)
inflame , stir up , wake , ignite , heat , fire up
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"
11. (verb)
heat , hot up , heat up
gain heat or get hot
"The room heated up quickly"
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