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Definitions

heat

[heet] / hit /
NOUN
high temperature
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fever hot weather warmth
STRONG
calefaction fieriness hotness incalescence incandescence sultriness torridity warmness
WEAK
calidity dog days greenhouse effect heatwave hot spell torridness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
chill
WEAK
cold cool coolness frigidity
NOUN
anger, passion
Synonyms
STRONGEST
excitement fever intensity violence warmth
STRONG
agitation ardor desire earnestness ferocity fervor fury impetuosity rage vehemence zeal
Antonyms
STRONGEST
apathy dullness peace
STRONG
coolness happiness indifference
WEAK
cool disinterest frigidity
VERB
make or become hot
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bake boil broil grill ignite melt reheat roast sear steam thaw toast warm
STRONG
bask blaze chafe char enkindle fire flame flush frizzle fry glow incandesce incinerate inflame kindle oxidate oxidize perspire scald scorch seethe singe smelt sun swelter
WEAK
calorify enflame grow hot grow warm raise the temperature set on fire tepefy warm up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
freeze
STRONG
put out
WEAK
cool

Example Sentences

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When you add the Cajun seasoning, bloom it there — in the heat, in the fat — so it opens fully.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

What remains is re-entry into Earth's atmosphere - the moment that caused so much anxiety after Artemis I, when unexpected heat shield damage triggered an investigation that delayed this mission by more than a year.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Nuclear and fusion systems also expose equipment to intense heat.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until deeply browned and the fat has rendered, about 5–7 minutes.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Then we pulled cockleburs out of the corn into the heat of the day.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck