heat (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: hēːt

Definition

The quality of being hot or warm; high temperature.

Examples

• The desert has a lot of heat.

• Turn down the heat in the kitchen.

• I can feel the heat from the fire.

How to Use heat

heat up (phrasal verb)

To become hot or warm. — "The food will heat up quickly in the microwave."

heat up (phrasal verb)

To become more intense or exciting. — "The competition started to heat up."

heat (verb)

To make something hot or warm. — "Please heat the oven to 200 degrees."

Synonyms of heat

Words with a similar meaning to heat:

• warmth
• hotness
• temperature
• fever

Antonyms of heat

Words with the opposite meaning to heat:

• cold
• coolness
• chill

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