Heat (Noun)
Meaning 1
The presence of heat.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
Related Words
Meaning 2
Applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
The sensation caused by heat energy.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Synonyms
Related Words
Meaning 4
The trait of being intensely emotional.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Related Words
Meaning 5
A preliminary race in which the winner advances to a more important race.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Meaning 6
A form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The fire transferred heat to the metal rod, causing it to expand.
- The heat from the stove warmed up the kitchen quickly.
- The thermos was designed to keep the heat in and maintain the temperature of the liquid.
- The sun's rays brought heat to the Earth's surface, causing the temperature to rise.
- The radiator released heat into the room, making it cozy and warm.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
Related Words
Meaning 7
Utility to warm a building; "the heating system wasn't working"; "they have radiant heating".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.