Heat Definition
heat
noun
- a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
- the presence of heat
- the sensation caused by heat energy
- the trait of being intensely emotional
- applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity
- a preliminary race in which the winner advances to a more important race
- utility to warm a building; "the heating system wasn't working"; "they have radiant heating"
verb
- make hot or hotter; "the sun heats the oceans"; "heat the water on the stove"
- provide with heat; "heat the house"
- arouse or excite feelings and passions; "The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor"; "The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world"; "Wake old feelings of hatred"
- gain heat or get hot; "The room heated up quickly"
"Heat" in song lyrics
See how heat is used in real songs:
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"In '99 we breakin' 'em off wit major heat"
11/5 — Blockstyle Murderah -
"Confined in square feet, stash drugs in heat"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Othorized F.A.M. — We Always Gonna Do It -
"They see us twenty deep, in the club with the heat"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo — Trouble to MC's
Words that rhyme with heat
Usage tips for "heat"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "heat" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for heat to find words that pair well.