Pronunciation: /hit/
noun The form of energy that is transferred between substances at different temperatures
A1 The heat from the sun feels nice on my skin.
A2 I can't stand the heat in this room, it's too hot.
B1 The heat of the argument between the two colleagues was palpable.
B2 The intense heat of the fire caused the building to collapse.
C1 The heat generated by the engine was enough to power the entire factory.
C2 The heat of the debate between the two politicians was almost unbearable.
verb To make something hot or warm
A1 I heat up my lunch in the microwave every day.
A2 She heats water on the stove to make tea.
B1 The sun heats the Earth, providing warmth and light.
B2 The chef carefully heats the sauce to the perfect temperature.
C1 The intense heat of the desert made it difficult to breathe.
C2 The blacksmith expertly heats the metal to forge a new sword.
formal The heat from the sun can cause dehydration if you're not properly hydrated.
informal I can't stand this heat, it's making me sweat buckets!
slang Let's crank up the heat and have a wild party tonight!
figurative The intense competition in the market is really turning up the heat on smaller businesses.
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