heat
heat /ˈhiːt/
noun
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(
)
A form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
(
heat energy
, heat
)
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
The scorching heat made it unbearable to be outside for too long.
The scorching heat made it unbearable to be outside for too long.
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()
The presence of heat
(
hotness
, high temperature
, heat
)
the presence of heat
The heat of the sun warmed their skin as they lounged on the beach.
The heat of the sun warmed their skin as they lounged on the beach.
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()
The sensation caused by heat energy
(
warmth
, heat
)
the sensation caused by heat energy
The heat from the sun made the day feel even hotter.
The heat from the sun made the day feel even hotter.
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()
The trait of being intensely emotional
(
warmth
, heat
, passion
)
the trait of being intensely emotional
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()
Applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity
(
estrus
[ N. American] , oestrus
[British] , rut
, heat
)
applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity
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Utility to warm a building
(
heat
, heating
, heating plant
, heating system
)
utility to warm a building
The heating system wasn't working
the heating system wasn't working
They have radiant heating
they have radiant heating
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A preliminary race in which the winner advances to a more important race
(
heat
)
a preliminary race in which the winner advances to a more important race
verb
-
()
Make hot or hotter
(
heat up
, heat
)
make hot or hotter
The sun heats the oceans
the sun heats the oceans
Heat the water on the stove
heat the water on the stove
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Gain heat or get hot
(
heat
, hot up
[Informal, British] , heat up
)
gain heat or get hot
The room heated up quickly
The room heated up quickly
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Arouse or excite feelings and passions
(
fire up
, heat
, inflame
, ignite
, stir up
, wake
)
arouse or excite feelings and passions
The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor
The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor
The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world
The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world
Wake old feelings of hatred
Wake old feelings of hatred
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Provide with heat
(
heat
)
provide with heat
Heat the house
heat the house
supporter
supporter /səˈpɔrtɝ/
noun
-
()
A person who backs a politician or a team etc.
(
booster
, champion
, friend
, admirer
, protagonist
, supporter
)
a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
All their supporters came out for the game
all their supporters came out for the game
They are friends of the library
they are friends of the library
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A support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise
(
athletic supporter
, jock
[Informal] , jockstrap
, supporter
, suspensor
)
a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise
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A band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve)
(
garter
, supporter
)
a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve)
She wore a blue garter as her 'something blue' on her wedding day
She wore a blue garter as her 'something blue' on her wedding day
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A person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
(
supporter
, helper
, help
, assistant
)
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
My invaluable assistant
my invaluable assistant
They hired additional help to finish the work
they hired additional help to finish the work
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Someone who supports or champions something
(
patron
, supporter
, sponsor
)
someone who supports or champions something
The generous sponsor funded the educational expenses of underprivileged children.
The generous sponsor funded the educational expenses of underprivileged children.
