heat

/hˈit/

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Noun
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
Noun
the presence of heat
Noun
the sensation caused by heat energy
Noun
the trait of being intensely emotional
Noun
applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity
Noun
a preliminary race in which the winner advances to a more important race
Noun
utility to warm a building; "the heating system wasn''t working"; "they have radiant heating"
Verb
make hot or hotter; "the sun heats the oceans"; "heat the water on the stove"
Verb
provide with heat; "heat the house"
Verb
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"
Verb
gain heat or get hot; "The room heated up quickly"
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cool
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