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heated

|heat-ed|

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/ˈhiːtɪd/

(heat)

high temperature

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'heated' originates from the Old English word 'hǣtan', where 'hǣt' meant 'heat'.

Historical Evolution

'hǣtan' transformed into the Middle English word 'heten', and eventually became the modern English word 'heat'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to make hot', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'heat'.

The soup was heated on the stove.

Adjective 1

made warm or hot.

The room was heated to a comfortable temperature.

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Adjective 2

intense or passionate, often in a negative way.

They had a heated argument about politics.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39