heat (EN)

noun, verb

noun “heat”

1. the quality of being hot; high temperature
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   The heat of the desert sun was unbearable.
2. thermal energy
   Heat is transferred from the fire to the pot.
3. a source of warmth, especially a heating system
   The house was cold because the heat wasn't working.
4. a period of hot weather
   They stayed indoors during the summer heat.
5. intense emotion or passion
   In the heat of the moment, she said something she regretted.
6. the spiciness of food that causes a burning sensation
   The chili peppers added a lot of heat to the dish.
7. a preliminary competition, race, or round
   He won his heat and advanced to the finals.
8. (in animals) a time when a female is ready to mate; oestrus
   The cat is in heat and keeps meowing loudly.
9. (slang) pressure or attention from authorities
   They left town to avoid the heat from the police.
10. (slang, US) a gun or weapon
    The detective suspected he was carrying heat.

verb “heat”

1. to make something hot; to increase its temperature
   She heated the soup on the stove.
2. to become hot or hotter
   The oven is heating up now.
3. (slang) to arouse or excite someone sexually
   The romantic movie heated them up.