heat

heat

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈhiːt/]

Senses

1. heat (noun) — sense 1

Definition: Thermal energy.

Example: This furnace puts out 5000 BTUs of heat. That engine is really throwing off some heat. Removal of heat from the liquid caused it to turn into a solid.

2. heat (noun) — sense 2

Definition: The condition or quality of being hot.

Example: Stay out of the heat of the sun!

3. heat (noun) — sense 3

Definition: An attribute of a spice that causes a burning sensation in the mouth.

Example: The chili sauce gave the dish heat.

Structure of the word

Roots:
  • kehy (Proto-Indo-European)

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