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(Definition of heat verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- blistering adjective (HOT)
- boil verb (HEAT LIQUID)
- burn verb (FEEL HOT)
- burning adjective (HOT)
- closeness noun (LACKING AIR)
- dog days noun
- fug noun
- heat noun (TEMPERATURE)
- heating noun
- heatwave noun
- mirage noun
- overheat verb (TEMPERATURE)
- red-hot adjective
- sizzling adverb
- steaming adjective
- stuffy adjective (WITHOUT AIR)
- swelter verb
- sweltering adjective
- thermo- prefix
- torrid adjective (WEATHER)
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