A2noun 1K

Heart

🇬🇧 UK /["/hɑːt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/hɑːrt/"]/

Meaning of Heart

the organ in the chest that sends blood around the body, usually on the left in humans

In simple words: The part of your body that pumps blood.

Heart in a sentence

• She has a kind heart and always helps those in need.
• My heart races when I see my favorite band perform.
• The heart is an important organ for pumping blood in the body.
• He spoke from the heart during his speech at the wedding.
• She gave him a heart-shaped box of chocolates for Valentine's Day.

How to use Heart

Used in both literal and figurative contexts. In informal settings, it can refer to emotions (e.g., 'She has a kind heart'). Avoid in overly formal discourse where medical terms are more appropriate.

Grammar pattern

heart + object (e.g., heart someone)

Memory hint

Think of a 'heart' as the 'part' that beats for love.

Related words

Collocations with Heart

• healthy
• strong
• bad
• beat
• pump something
• fail
• rate
• rhythm
• complaint
• big
• good
• kind
• have
• break
• pierce
• jump
• leap
• lurch
• at heart
• from the heart
• in your heart
• an affair of the heart
• a change of heart
• from the bottom of your heart
• very
• real
• true
• lie at
• go to
• at the heart
• heart of
• the heart of the matter
• the heart of the problem
• very
• real
• true
• lie at
• go to
• at the heart
• heart of
• the heart of the matter
• the heart of the problem

Synonyms for Heart

• cardiac organ
• soul
• spirit
• core
• center

Opposites of Heart

• hate
• indifference

Common mistakes with Heart

• Confused with 'heard' in pronunciation.
• Using 'heart' as a verb incorrectly.
• Not distinguishing between emotional and physical meanings.

Frequently asked questions about Heart

What does Heart mean?

The part of your body that pumps blood.

What is the definition of Heart?

the organ in the chest that sends blood around the body, usually on the left in humans

How do you use Heart in a sentence?

She has a kind heart and always helps those in need.

Can you give another example of Heart?

My heart races when I see my favorite band perform.

What are synonyms for Heart?

Common alternatives include cardiac organ, soul, spirit, core, center.

What is the opposite of Heart?

Opposite meanings include hate, indifference.

What words go with Heart?

It commonly pairs with healthy, strong, bad, beat, pump something, fail, rate, rhythm, complaint, big, good, kind, have, break, pierce, jump, leap, lurch, at heart, from the heart, in your heart, an affair of the heart, a change of heart, from the bottom of your heart, very, real, true, lie at, go to, at the heart, heart of, the heart of the matter, the heart of the problem, very, real, true, lie at, go to, at the heart, heart of, the heart of the matter, the heart of the problem.

What are common mistakes when using Heart?

Confused with 'heard' in pronunciation. Using 'heart' as a verb incorrectly. Not distinguishing between emotional and physical meanings.

How do you pronounce Heart?

US: /["/hɑːrt/"]/, UK: /["/hɑːt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Heart?

Used in both literal and figurative contexts. In informal settings, it can refer to emotions (e.g., 'She has a kind heart'). Avoid in overly formal discourse where medical terms are more appropriate.

What CEFR level is Heart?

"Heart" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.