Synonyms for

Heat

Verb / hi:t / Another word for heat — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Heat is the quality of being hot or warm.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

temperature thermal energy caloric energy warmth

Informal

hotness scorcher bake

Literary

ardor fervor blaze

Antonyms

cold coolness chill frigidity gelidity frostiness

Common collocations

  • intense heat
  • rising heat
  • body heat
  • heat wave
  • heat loss
  • heat stroke
  • heat exhaustion
  • heat up

Word family

noun heat
verb heat
adjective heated
adverb heatedly

Usage note

While 'heat' can refer to temperature, it often implies a high or uncomfortable level of warmth. Be mindful of context when using synonyms like 'warmth' which can imply a milder temperature.

Example sentences

  1. The heat from the fire kept us warm on a cold night.
  2. I can't stand the heat in this room, can we turn on the air conditioning?
  3. Be careful not to touch the hot stove, it's full of heat.
  4. The heat of the moment caused them to make a hasty decision.
  5. We need to generate more heat to power the machine.

Quotes

  • "The heat of the sun is the energy that sustains life on this planet."
  • "Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you."
  • "True love is like ghosts, which everybody talks about and few have seen."

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