heat
//hiːt//
Noun
The quality of being hot; high temperature.
I can't stand the heat of summer.
The energy transferred from one body or system to another as a result of a difference in temperature.
Heat flows from hot objects to cold objects.
A source of warmth or hot temperature, especially a heating system or device.
Turn up the heat, it's cold in here.
Intensity of feeling or passion, especially anger or excitement.
In the heat of the argument, he said things he didn't mean.
A preliminary round or contest in a race or competition.
She won her heat and advanced to the final.
Verb
To make something hot or warm; to raise the temperature of something.
Heat the soup in the microwave for two minutes.
To become hot or warm; to rise in temperature.
The room heats up quickly in the afternoon sun.
To make someone excited or passionate; to intensify emotions.
The debate heated the crowd and emotions ran high.