heart (Meaning)
heart (n)
the locus of feelings and intuitions
the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body
the courage to carry on
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
an inclination or tendency of a certain kind
a plane figure with rounded sides curving inward at the top and intersecting at the bottom; conventionally used on playing cards and valentines
a firm rather dry variety meat (usually beef or veal)
a positive feeling of liking
a playing card in the major suit that has one or more red hearts on it
heart (n.)
A hollow, muscular organ, which, by contracting rhythmically, keeps up the circulation of the blood.
The seat of the affections or sensibilities, collectively or separately, as love, hate, joy, grief, courage, and the like; rarely, the seat of the understanding or will; -- usually in a good sense, when no epithet is expressed; the better or lovelier part of our nature; the spring of all our actions and purposes; the seat of moral life and character; the moral affections and character itself; the individual disposition and character; as, a good, tender, loving, bad, hard, or selfish heart.
The nearest the middle or center; the part most hidden and within; the inmost or most essential part of any body or system; the source of life and motion in any organization; the chief or vital portion; the center of activity, or of energetic or efficient action; as, the heart of a country, of a tree, etc.
Courage; courageous purpose; spirit.
Vigorous and efficient activity; power of fertile production; condition of the soil, whether good or bad.
That which resembles a heart in shape; especially, a roundish or oval figure or object having an obtuse point at one end, and at the other a corresponding indentation, -- used as a symbol or representative of the heart.
One of a series of playing cards, distinguished by the figure or figures of a heart; as, hearts are trumps.
Vital part; secret meaning; real intention.
A term of affectionate or kindly and familiar address.
heart (v. t.)
To give heart to; to hearten; to encourage; to inspirit.
heart (v. i.)
To form a compact center or heart; as, a hearting cabbage.
Synonyms & Antonyms of heart
heart Sentence Examples
- The weight of her words pierced his heart like a thousand daggers.
- Despite the pain, she clung to the tiny flicker of hope in her heart.
- The music seemed to touch something deep within his heart, making his soul sing.
- Fear gnawed at his heart as he faced the unknown.
- The news filled her heart with joy, bringing a warm glow to her chest.
- The child's innocent smile melted her heart, reminding her of the pureness in the world.
- The thought of her loss sent waves of pain crashing through his heart.
- The bond they shared was unbreakable, woven into the fabric of their hearts.
- As the sun set, painting the sky in hues of gold, it stirred something in his heart that he couldn't quite name.
- With every beat, his heart whispered a silent prayer, a plea for strength in the face of adversity.
FAQs About the word heart
the locus of feelings and intuitions, the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood throu
sympathy, compassion, feeling,kindness, feelings, affection, warmheartedness, kindheartedness, generosity, responsiveness
cruelty, indifference, callousness, coldness, disinterest, callousness, coldness, inhumanity,indifference, hatred
The weight of her words pierced his heart like a thousand daggers.
Despite the pain, she clung to the tiny flicker of hope in her heart.
The music seemed to touch something deep within his heart, making his soul sing.
Fear gnawed at his heart as he faced the unknown.
