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heated

Pronunciation: [ˈhiːtɪd]

Word

Context: "temperature"

(adjective) when something is hot or has a high temperature. Like when you heat up food in the microwave, it becomes heated, or warm.

Example

The soup was heated nicely, making it perfect for a cold day.

Example

The water was not heated enough, so it was still cold after the bath.

Example

Is the oven heated to the right temperature for baking?

Context: "emotion"

(adjective) when someone is very angry or excited. If you are in a heated argument, it means you are both feeling strong emotions.

Example

They had a heated discussion, but they were able to calmly resolve their differences afterward.

Example

There was no heated debate; everyone agreed easily on the topic.

Example

Why was the meeting so heated and full of strong feelings?

Context: "temperature"

(verb) the action of making something warm or hot. Like when you turn on the stove to heat water for tea.

Example

I will heat the leftovers for dinner tonight.

Example

I forgot to heat the pizza, so it was cold when I served it.

Example

Can you heat the soup for me before serving?

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