heart
The organ in the body that moves blood around.
The muscular organ in humans and other animals that pumps blood through the circulatory system.
The middle or most important part of something.
The central or most vital part of something, such as an area, issue, or object.
A way to talk about feelings and kindness inside a person.
A figurative reference to a person's emotions, character, or capacity for compassion.
One group of cards in a deck, marked with a red heart shape.
One of the four suits in a standard deck of playing cards, represented by a red heart symbol.
A simple picture shape used to mean love or romance.
A stylized shape resembling a human heart, often used to represent love, affection, or romance.
- Base: heart
- Plural: heart, hearts
at heart
1In true character or nature
Used to say what someone is really like inside, not how they act outside.
- He seems strict, but he's kind at heart.
- She's an adventurer at heart, even though she works in an office.
break someone's heart
1Cause deep emotional pain
To make someone very sad, especially in love or friendship.
- It broke my heart to see her leave.
- He broke her heart when he ended the relationship.
cross my heart (and hope to die)
1Make sincere promise or swear truthfully
A phrase children often use to promise that what they say is true.
- I didn't take your book — cross my heart!
- Cross my heart, I'll be there on time.
from the bottom of my heart
1With complete sincerity and emotion
Used to say something with deep honesty and feeling.
- I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your help.
- From the bottom of my heart, I wish you happiness.
have a change of heart
1Change opinion or feeling about something
To change your mind or how you feel about something.
- She had a change of heart and decided not to sell her house.
- I was going to quit, but I had a change of heart.