Αγγλικά

heart

gb/hˈɑɹt/ us/hˈɑɹt/
A2 Αγγλικά
~ 700
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό A2 entity
1

Main organ that pumps blood

The organ in the body that moves blood around.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: [someone]'s heart
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'heart' (the organ) with 'hurt' (to cause pain) because they sound similar.
Συνώνυμα
cardiac organ (More technical term used in medical contexts.)
Αντώνυμα
artificial heart (A mechanical replacement for the natural heart.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
heart rate |heart attack |heart disease |beat of the heart
Θέματα
health |biology |human body |body
Παραδείγματα
  • The surgeon operated on his heart to repair a valve.
  • Her heart beats faster when she runs.
  • The doctor listened to the patient's heart with a stethoscope.
  • He suffered a heart attack last year.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • The heart moves blood in the body.
  • My heart beats fast when I run.
  • She has a healthy heart.
  • The doctor checks my heart.
Ουσιαστικό B1 entity
2

Central or most important part

The middle or most important part of something.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: the heart of [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Some learners overuse 'heart' for 'center' even when 'center' is more literal and accurate.
Συνώνυμα
core (Refers to the innermost or most essential part, often interchangeable.)
Αντώνυμα
edge (Refers to the outer limit or periphery, opposite of central part.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
heart of the city |heart of the matter |at the heart
Θέματα
geography |metaphor |daily life |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • They live in the heart of London.
  • The heart of the problem is poor communication.
  • At the heart of the plan is a desire to help the community.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • We live in the heart of the town.
  • This is the heart of the story.
  • The park is in the heart of the city.
Ουσιαστικό B1 entity
3

Center of emotions and feelings

A way to talk about feelings and kindness inside a person.

Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse literal and figurative uses, thinking 'heart' always refers to the physical organ.
Συνώνυμα
spirit (Refers more broadly to one's inner self or character, not just emotions.)
Αντώνυμα
coldness (Lack of warmth or affection.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
kind heart |broken heart |win someone's heart
Θέματα
emotions |relationships
Παραδείγματα
  • She has a good heart and always helps others.
  • His words broke her heart.
  • He spoke from the heart during his speech.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • She has a warm heart.
  • He broke my heart.
  • I speak from my heart.
Ουσιαστικό A2 entity
4

Playing card suit with red hearts

One group of cards in a deck, marked with a red heart shape.

Συνώνυμα
hearts suit (Full name used to specify suit in cards.)
Αντώνυμα
spades (Another suit in playing cards, opposite in symbol and color.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
ace of hearts |queen of hearts
Θέματα
games |arts_entertainment |daily_life
Παραδείγματα
  • I have three hearts in my hand.
  • The queen of hearts is my favorite card.
  • He led with a heart in the first trick.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • I play a heart card.
  • She has many hearts in her hand.
  • The king of hearts is on the table.
Ουσιαστικό A2 entity
5

Shape symbolizing love or affection

A simple picture shape used to mean love or romance.

Συνώνυμα
love symbol (Refers more generally to any symbol representing love.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
draw a heart |heart emoji
Θέματα
symbols |emotions |relationships |communication
Παραδείγματα
  • She drew a big red heart on the card.
  • Send me a heart emoji if you agree.
  • The necklace has a silver heart pendant.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • I draw a red heart.
  • He sends me a heart emoji.
  • Her ring has a gold heart.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
heart
IPA
GB/hˈɑɹt/
US/hˈɑɹt/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
heart (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (heart)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
  • Base: heart
  • Plural: heart, hearts
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
hearts noun
Core family
heartless adjective B2 heartfelt adjective
Related words
hearty adjective B1 heartily adverb B1 heartbreak noun heartbroken adjective
Negative and opposite forms
dishearten verb disheartening adjective
Advanced or less common
hearten verb heartlessness noun
Εκφράσεις

at heart

1
/ˈæt hˈɑɹt/
fixed phrase

In true character or nature

Used to say what someone is really like inside, not how they act outside.

Παραδείγματα
  • 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

1
/bɹˈeɪk sˈʌmwˌʌnz hˈɑɹt/
idiom

Cause deep emotional pain

To make someone very sad, especially in love or friendship.

Παραδείγματα
  • It broke my heart to see her leave.
  • He broke her heart when he ended the relationship.

cross my heart (and hope to die)

1
/kɹˈɔs mˈaɪ hˈɑɹt ˈænd hˈoʊp tə dˈaɪ/
idiom informal

Make sincere promise or swear truthfully

A phrase children often use to promise that what they say is true.

Παραδείγματα
  • I didn't take your book — cross my heart!
  • Cross my heart, I'll be there on time.

from the bottom of my heart

1
/fɹˈʌm ðə bˈɑtəm əv mˈaɪ hˈɑɹt/
fixed phrase

With complete sincerity and emotion

Used to say something with deep honesty and feeling.

Παραδείγματα
  • 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

1
/hˈæv ə t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ əv hˈɑɹt/
idiom

Change opinion or feeling about something

To change your mind or how you feel about something.

Παραδείγματα
  • 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.

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