Synonyms for Heart & Similar Words
Definition of heart
- noun
- the locus of feelings and intuitions; "in your heart you know it is true"; "her story would melt your bosom"
- the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body; "he stood still, his heart thumping wildly"
- the courage to carry on; "he kept fighting on pure spunk"; "you haven't got the heart for baseball"
20 synonyms found
Writing tips for "heart"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like affection, bosom, centre can replace "heart" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 20 alternatives available, "heart" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Heart" in song lyrics
See how heart is used in real songs:
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"Dart double click, through your cardiac heart"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Franky Botts, Molly-Q — Godfathers -
"You have sell-out brothers who will sell their heart"
2 Live Crew — Revelation -
"Don't overcharge or play with my heart"
2 Live Crew — Be My Private Dancer