Heart (Noun)
Meaning 1
A firm rather dry variety meat (usually beef or veal); "a five-pound beef heart will serve six".
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The butcher recommended cooking the beef heart with some onions and garlic to bring out its flavor.
- A five-pound beef heart will serve six people as a main course.
- The recipe called for a veal heart, which was then stuffed with a mixture of herbs and spices.
- The chef slow-cooked the beef heart in a rich broth to make it tender and juicy.
- The beef heart was sliced thin and served as a rare delicacy in the upscale restaurant.
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Meaning 2
The locus of feelings and intuitions; "in your heart you know it is true"; "her story would melt your bosom".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- She knew in her heart that she had made the right decision, even if her mind was filled with doubts.
- His heart told him to take a chance on the new business venture, but his rational side was more cautious.
- The words of the poet spoke directly to her heart, evoking a deep sense of longing and nostalgia.
- Deep in his heart, he knew he still loved her, even though he had convinced himself otherwise.
- The tragic news touched her heart and she felt a wave of compassion for the families affected.
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Meaning 3
The hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body; "he stood still, his heart thumping wildly".
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The doctor listened to her patient's heart with a stethoscope to check for any irregularities.
- His heart was racing with excitement as he waited for the concert to start.
- The heart is a vital organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
- She felt a pang in her heart when she saw the sad news on the television.
- The athlete's heart rate slowed down significantly after a few minutes of rest.
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Meaning 4
A plane figure with rounded sides curving inward at the top and intersecting at the bottom; conventionally used on playing cards and valentines; "he drew a heart and called it a valentine".
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
Examples
- The artist's logo featured a stylized heart with an arrow through it.
- She carefully cut out a heart from the red paper to make a Valentine's Day decoration.
- The tattoo of a heart on his bicep was a symbol of his love for his wife.
- The heart on the playing card was worn and faded from years of use.
- The designer's sketch of a heart was the starting point for her new logo concept.
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Meaning 5
The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor's argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The heart of the city was the bustling downtown area where all the major businesses and attractions were located.
- The heart of the novel was the complex relationship between the two main characters.
- The heart of the company's success was its innovative approach to marketing and customer service.
- The heart of the problem was the lack of funding for the project, which made it difficult to move forward.
- The heart of the festival was the live music performances, which drew in crowds from all over the city.
Synonyms
- Nitty-gritty
- Inwardness
- Center
- Gist
- Substance
- Centre
- Meat
- Marrow
- Pith
- Heart And Soul
- Kernel
- Nub
- Sum
- Essence
- Core
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Meaning 6
A playing card in the major suit that has one or more red hearts on it; "he led the queen of hearts"; "hearts were trumps".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She played the ace of hearts to win the trick.
- The king of hearts was the highest card in the suit.
- Hearts were trumps, so she led with the five of hearts.
- The queen of hearts was the most powerful card in her hand.
- He laid down the jack of hearts to complete the set.
Meaning 7
The courage to carry on; "he kept fighting on pure spunk"; "you haven't got the heart for baseball".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- After her father passed away, she didn't have the heart to keep up with her business ventures.
- The explorer had the heart to continue her treacherous journey across the Amazon rainforest despite losing several crew members.
- His fans praised his bravery on the court, but ultimately felt he didn't have the heart to make the difficult shots needed to win.
- Her refusal to accept help made her parents worry she didn't have the heart for making difficult life choices on her own.
- Though terrified, she somehow mustered up the heart to step out onto the edge of the plane's open door and make her first skydive jump.
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Meaning 8
A positive feeling of liking; "he had trouble expressing the affection he felt"; "the child won everyone's heart"; "the warmness of his welcome made us feel right at home".
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- She has won my heart with her charming personality.
- His new baby boy had captured the hearts of everyone in the family.
- Her music spoke to the heart of anyone who listened.
- It took only one look into his eyes for me to lose my heart.
- He played a solo on the piano that captured the heart of the entire audience.
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Meaning 9
An area that is approximately central within some larger region; "it is in the center of town"; "they ran forward into the heart of the struggle"; "they were in the eye of the storm".
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- They marched directly into the heart of the battle to take out the enemy's commander.
- The explorers were about to venture into the heart of the dense and mysterious jungle.
- After walking for hours, the travelers finally reached the heart of the city.
- She poured out her soul into the heart of her novel, exposing her deepest fears and desires.
- They swam deep into the heart of the lake to see the beautiful coral reefs that were hidden beneath the surface.
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Meaning 10
An inclination or tendency of a certain kind; "he had a change of heart".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- She had a change of heart and decided to pursue a career in art instead of business.
- His heart was in the right place, but his methods were often misguided.
- After years of being a skeptic, he had a change of heart and became a devout believer.
- Her heart was set on traveling the world, but financial constraints held her back.
- He had a heart for helping others, which led him to a career in social work.