Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for heat. Search instead for hegt.
Definitions

heat

[heet] / hit /
NOUN
high temperature
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fever hot weather warmth
STRONG
calefaction fieriness hotness incalescence incandescence sultriness torridity warmness
WEAK
calidity dog days greenhouse effect heatwave hot spell torridness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
chill
WEAK
cold cool coolness frigidity
NOUN
anger, passion
Synonyms
STRONGEST
excitement fever intensity violence warmth
STRONG
agitation ardor desire earnestness ferocity fervor fury impetuosity rage vehemence zeal
Antonyms
STRONGEST
apathy dullness peace
STRONG
coolness happiness indifference
WEAK
cool disinterest frigidity
VERB
make or become hot
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bake boil broil grill ignite melt reheat roast sear steam thaw toast warm
STRONG
bask blaze chafe char enkindle fire flame flush frizzle fry glow incandesce incinerate inflame kindle oxidate oxidize perspire scald scorch seethe singe smelt sun swelter
WEAK
calorify enflame grow hot grow warm raise the temperature set on fire tepefy warm up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
freeze
STRONG
put out
WEAK
cool

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Throughout my career, it's not always been about photographing players in the heat of battle.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Add the garlic later, once the heat has steadied.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Wildflowers that had briefly lit the desert floor would soon fade as heat gathered strength.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

In conventional electronics, heat causes metal atoms in the top electrode to slowly migrate through the ceramic layer.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Torak watched him through a shimmer of heat haze.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver