heats
word · lemma: heat
Definition
'Heats' is the present tense of 'heat,' meaning to make something warm or hot. It also refers to rounds of a competition, especially in sports, where competitors are divided before finals.
Usage & Nuances
As a verb, common collocations are 'heats up,' 'heats the room,' or 'heats the water.' As a noun, in sports contexts, 'heats' refers to qualifying rounds. Don't confuse with 'hot' (adjective) or 'heater' (noun).
Example Sentences
The sun heats the earth during the day.
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She heats the soup on the stove every night.
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She always heats the milk before drinking it.
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The swimmer finished first in all his heats and made it to the finals.
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The oven heats up really fast, so be careful.
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Each race has several heats before the winner is decided.
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