Pronunciation: /ˈhidəd/
verb past tense and past participle of heat
A1 The water heated up quickly in the microwave.
A2 She heated the soup on the stove for dinner.
B1 The argument between the two friends quickly heated up.
B2 The debate on climate change heated up as scientists presented new evidence.
C1 Tensions between the two countries heated up as they continued to trade accusations.
C2 The political debate heated up as the election date drew closer.
adjective showing or characterized by intense feeling or passion
A1 The heated debate between the two friends got louder and louder.
A2 The heated argument between the siblings ended in tears.
B1 The heated discussion in the meeting led to a decision being made.
B2 The heated exchange of words between the politicians made headlines.
C1 The heated negotiation between the two companies lasted for hours.
C2 The heated debate on climate change brought out strong opinions from both sides.
formal The debate became heated as both sides presented their arguments.
informal Things got pretty heated between them during the argument.
slang The conversation was so heated, it was like watching a reality TV show.
figurative The tension in the room was so heated, you could cut it with a knife.
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