Dictionary definition · heat
noun
- a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
- the presence of heat
- the sensation caused by heat energy
- the trait of being intensely emotional
- applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity
- a preliminary race in which the winner advances to a more important race
- utility to warm a building"the heating system wasn't working"
verb
- make hot or hotter"the sun heats the oceans"
- provide with heat"heat the house"
- arouse or excite feelings and passions"The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor"
- gain heat or get hot"The room heated up quickly"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).