heat

noun

UK /hiːt/

Word Forms

singular	heat
plural	heats

1
singular/uncountable the quality of being hot, or the degree to which something is hot
These paints can withstand heat up to 200 degrees.
The firefighters were driven back by the intense heat and smoke.
heat of:
He could feel the heat of the sun on his back.
Synonyms and related words
General words for warm and hot
warm
hot
burning
1. 1a
  only before nounrelating to heat
  insulation to prevent heat loss
  the heat haze shimmering over the sands
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for warm and hot
  warm
  hot
  burning
2. 1b
  
  the heat
  very hot weather
  They were unable to work in the blistering heat.
  The local people get out of the city to escape the summer heat.
  the heat of the day (=the hottest part of the day):
  Only tourists were wandering about in the heat of the day.
  Synonyms and related words
  Warm and hot weather
  dog days
  the heat
  heatwave
3. 1c
  
  the heat
  the amount of heat produced by an oven or a heating system
  Bring the mixture to the boil; then reduce the heat.
  turn the heat up/down/on/off:
  I turned the heat down a little.
  Synonyms and related words
  Heating and air-conditioning
  a/c
  air
  air-conditioned
4. 1d
  
  the heat
  the place where the heat in an oven or on a hob comes from
  Take the pan off the heat.
  Synonyms and related words
  Machines and equipment used for cooking
  Aga
  barbecue
  barbie
2
uncountable physicsthe energy that is produced when the temperature of something changes
These chemical processes generate a lot of heat.
Synonyms and related words
Physical forces and processes
absorbance
air resistance
amplitude
3
uncountable the heating system in a building
The cottage had no heat or water.
Synonyms and related words
Heating and air-conditioning
a/c
air
air-conditioned
4
uncountable strong and angry feelings
He felt the heat of my glare.
take the heat out of something:
Professional counselling is one way of taking the heat out of getting a divorce.
Synonyms and related words
Anger and annoyance
asperity
anger
annoyance
5
countable a game or race at the start of a competition. The winners of the heats then compete against each other at the next stage
the second heat of the 800 metres
Synonyms and related words
Sports events and competitions
battle/war of nerves
bye
card
6

the heat
informalpressure and criticism intended to force someone to do what you want
Many producers are beginning to feel the heat from their larger customers.
put/keep the heat on (someone):
We need to keep the heat on.
Synonyms and related words
Criticism and disapproval
criticism
condemnation
disapproval

phrases

if you can’t stand/take the heat (get out of the kitchen)

the heat is on

in/during the heat of something

in the heat of the moment

on heat

heat

noun

US /hit/

Word Forms

singular	heat
plural	heats

1
singular/uncountable the quality of being hot, or the degree to which something is hot
These paints can withstand heat up to 200 degrees.
The firefighters were driven back by the intense heat and smoke.
heat of:
He could feel the heat of the sun on his back.
Synonyms and related words
General words for warm and hot
warm
hot
burning
1. 1a
  only before nounrelating to heat
  insulation to prevent heat loss
  the heat haze shimmering over the sands
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for warm and hot
  warm
  hot
  burning
2. 1b
  
  the heat
  very hot weather
  They were unable to work in the blistering heat.
  The local people get out of the city to escape the summer heat.
  the heat of the day (=the hottest part of the day):
  Only tourists were wandering about in the heat of the day.
  Synonyms and related words
  Warm and hot weather
  dog days
  the heat
  heat wave
3. 1c
  
  the heat
  the amount of heat produced by an oven or a heating system
  Bring the mixture to the boil; then reduce the heat.
  turn the heat up/down/on/off:
  I turned the heat down a little.
  Synonyms and related words
  Heating and air-conditioning
  a/c
  air
  air-conditioned
4. 1d
  
  the heat
  the place where the heat in an oven or on a hob comes from
  Take the pan off the heat.
  Synonyms and related words
  Machines and equipment used for cooking
  barbecue
  barbie
  beater
2
countable a game or race at the start of a competition. The winners of the heats then compete against each other at the next stage
the second heat of the 800 meters
Synonyms and related words
Sports events and competitions
battle/war of nerves
bye
card
3
uncountable physicsthe energy that is produced when the temperature of something changes
These chemical processes generate a lot of heat.
Synonyms and related words
Physical forces and processes
absorbance
air resistance
amplitude
4
uncountable strong and angry feelings
He felt the heat of my glare.
take the heat out of something:
Professional counseling is one way of taking the heat out of getting a divorce.
Synonyms and related words
Anger and annoyance
asperity
anger
annoyance
5

the heat
informalpressure and criticism intended to force someone to do what you want
Many producers are beginning to feel the heat from their larger customers.
put/keep the heat on (someone):
We need to keep the heat on.
Synonyms and related words
Criticism and disapproval
criticism
condemnation
disapproval
6
uncountable Americanthe system in a building that keeps it warm
Synonyms and related words
Heating and air-conditioning
a/c
air
air-conditioned

phrases

if you can’t stand/take the heat (get out of the kitchen)

in heat

in/during the heat of something

in the heat of the moment

the heat is on

heat

verb

UK /hiːt/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	heat
he/she/it	heats
present participle	heating
past tense	heated
past participle	heated

1

heat
or
heat up
transitive to make something hot
Heat the oil gently in a large frying pan.
Synonyms and related words
Changes in temperature
cool
cool off
fry
1. 1a
  intransitive to become hot
  Is the soup heating?
  Synonyms and related words
  Changes in temperature
  cool
  cool off
  fry

phrasal verbs

heat through

heat up

heat

verb

US /hit/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	heat
he/she/it	heats
present participle	heating
past tense	heated
past participle	heated

1

heat
or
heat up
transitive to make something hot
Heat the oil gently in a large frying pan.
Synonyms and related words
Changes in temperature
cool
cool off
fry
1. 1a
  intransitive to become hot
  Is the soup heating?
  Synonyms and related words
  Changes in temperature
  cool
  cool off
  fry

phrasal verbs

heat through

heat up

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heat up

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heat up

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