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HEATS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Heats.

Heats - as a noun

A form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
heat energy
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
energy10free energy
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The presence of heat

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
high temperaturehotness10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
temperature15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The sensation caused by heat energy

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
warmth14

The trait of being intensely emotional

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
passion9warmth14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
emotionalism16emotionality17
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
estrus6oestrus7rut3

A preliminary race in which the winner advances to a more important race

Utility to warm a building

Example: "The heating system wasn't working"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
heating11heating plantheating system
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
utility10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Heats - as a verb

Make hot or hotter

Example: "The sun heats the oceans"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
heat up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
cool6

Provide with heat

Example: "Heat the house"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
furnish13offer11provide13render7supply13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Arouse or excite feelings and passions

Example: "The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fire upignite7inflame12stir upwake11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
arouse6elicit8enkindle13evoke12fire7kindle11provoke16raise5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Gain heat or get hot

Example: "The room heated up quickly"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
heat uphot up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change stateturn4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
cool6

Example Sentences

"She heats her coffee in the microwave."
"He heats his home by burning wood in the fireplace."
"The sun heats the earth during the day."
"The chef heats the pan before adding the ingredients."
"She heats the water to make tea."
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Word Game Points

Is HEATS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, heats is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HEATS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is HEATS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, heats is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HEATS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is HEATS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, heats is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HEATS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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