heat

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heat
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Meanings
noun
  • the quality of being hot; high temperature.
    E.g. the fierce heat of the sun
  • intensity of feeling, especially of anger or excitement.
    E.g. conciliation services are designed to take the heat out of disputes
  • a preliminary round in a race or contest.
    E.g. winners of the regional heats
verb
  • make or become hot or warm.
    E.g. the room faces north and is difficult to heat

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