Heat — synonyms, heat antonyms, definition

1. heat (Noun)

Oestrus ardor ardour burning crush effulgence enthusiasm estrus excitement fervour fever feverishness fire flame flames flush gleam glow heat energy heating • • •

heat (Noun) — A form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature.

heat (Noun) — The presence of heat.

heat (Noun) — The sensation caused by heat energy.

heat (Noun) — The trait of being intensely emotional.

heat (Noun) — Applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity.

heat (Noun) — A preliminary race in which the winner advances to a more important race.

heat (Noun) — Utility to warm a building. ex. "the heat wasn't working"

emotionalism emotionality energy free energy physical condition physiological condition physiological state race temperature utility calefaction central heating fieriness gas heat geothermal energy heat of dissociation heat of formation heat of solution heat of transformation incalescence latent heat panel heating red heat specific heat steam heat steam heating torridity warmness warmth white heat Boiler Radiator steam boiler building edifice

2. heat (Verb)

animate arouse boil char electrify excite fire fire up fry heat up hot up ignite illuminate illumine incinerate inflame kindle light light up liquefy • • • cool

heat (Verb) — Make hot or hotter. ex. "the sun heats the oceans" ex. "heat the water on the stove" ex. "the sun heats up the oceans"

heat (Verb) — Provide with heat. ex. "heat the house"

heat (Verb) — Arouse or excite feelings and passions. ex. "The refugees' fate heated compassion around the world"

heat (Verb) — Gain heat or get hot. ex. "The room heated up quickly"

alter arouse change change state elicit enkindle evoke fire furnish kindle modify provide provoke raise render supply turn bake broil calcine crisp crispen ferment fry grill overheat preheat reheat scald scorch sear soak steam-heat toast

3. heat (US)

eagerness earnestness enthusiasm fervor fire intensity vehemence warmth zeal