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The sun gives heat and light.
What does Heat mean?
Heat means warmth or to make something warm.
Dictionary definition
Heat is energy that makes things warmer; as a verb, heat means to make something warm.
Example sentences
Heat in a sentence
medium
We heat soup on the stove.
hard
In science, heat can move from a warmer object to a cooler one.
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Practice 1
What does heat mean?
Warmth or energy that raises temperature matches the meaning of the word.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to heat?
Warmth is close in meaning to heat.
Practice 3
Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for heat?
Cold is an opposite of heat.
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WordHeat.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningHeat means warmth or to make something warm.
ExampleExample: The sun gives heat and light.
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Word family
Heat word family
Base word
heat
verb
heated
Made warm in the past.
noun
heating
The act or system of making things warm.
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Hint for students
Heat means warmth or to make something warm.
Common mix-up
Heat is not the same as cold. Heat means heat means warmth or to make something warm.
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Read this model sentence: We heat soup on the stove. Clue words: soup, stove. Underline clue words that show why heat fits instead of cold. Now write one new sentence that shows heat without using the word heat. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show heat?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "We heat soup on the stove." Why does heat fit better than cold?
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