heat
Translation
heat, warmth, heating, qualifying round
Examples
The heat from the sun is strong.
The heat from the sun is strong.
Turn on the heat, it's cold.
Turn on the heat, it's cold.
He won the first heat of the race.
He won the first heat of the race.
Grammar Patterns
the heat ((of/from sth.)) - warmth from a source. The heat from the sun is strong.
turn on/off the heat - to operate a heating system. Turn on the heat, it's cold.
Similar Words
Synonyms: warmth, temperature; Antonyms: cold, coldness
Etymology
From Old English 'hǣtu', related to 'hot'.
Memory Tips
'Heat' is what makes things 'hot'.