Heat

usgb/hiːt/
noun

The quality or state of being hot.

I could feel the heat from the fire
Visual representation of "heat" - The quality or state of being hot

Often appears as...

  • feel the heat
  • in the heat
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Physical Sensation

Describes the feeling of warmth on your skin, often from a nearby source.

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Standing near the bonfire, I could feel the heat on my face.
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Proximity Matters

The closer you are to the source, the stronger the heat you'll feel.

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Move closer to the heater if you're feeling cold.
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