heart
gb/hˈɑɹt/ us/hˈɑɹt/
A2
Inglês
~ 700
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
A2
entity
1
Main organ that pumps blood
The organ in the body that moves blood around.
Padrão de uso:
[someone]'s heart
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'heart' (the organ) with 'hurt' (to cause pain) because they sound similar.
Sinônimos
cardiac organ (More technical term used in medical contexts.)
Antônimos
artificial heart (A mechanical replacement for the natural heart.)
Colocações
heart rate
|heart attack
|heart disease
|beat of the heart
Temas
health
|biology
|human body
|body
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The heart moves blood in the body.
- My heart beats fast when I run.
- She has a healthy heart.
- The doctor checks my heart.
Substantivo
B1
entity
2
Central or most important part
The middle or most important part of something.
Padrão de uso:
the heart of [something]
Erro comum:
Some learners overuse 'heart' for 'center' even when 'center' is more literal and accurate.
Sinônimos
core (Refers to the innermost or most essential part, often interchangeable.)
Antônimos
edge (Refers to the outer limit or periphery, opposite of central part.)
Colocações
heart of the city
|heart of the matter
|at the heart
Temas
geography
|metaphor
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- We live in the heart of the town.
- This is the heart of the story.
- The park is in the heart of the city.
Substantivo
B1
entity
3
Center of emotions and feelings
A way to talk about feelings and kindness inside a person.
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse literal and figurative uses, thinking 'heart' always refers to the physical organ.
Sinônimos
spirit (Refers more broadly to one's inner self or character, not just emotions.)
Antônimos
coldness (Lack of warmth or affection.)
Colocações
kind heart
|broken heart
|win someone's heart
Temas
emotions
|relationships
Exemplos
- She has a good heart and always helps others.
- His words broke her heart.
- He spoke from the heart during his speech.
Exemplos para estudantes
- She has a warm heart.
- He broke my heart.
- I speak from my heart.
Substantivo
A2
entity
4
Playing card suit with red hearts
One group of cards in a deck, marked with a red heart shape.
Sinônimos
hearts suit (Full name used to specify suit in cards.)
Antônimos
spades (Another suit in playing cards, opposite in symbol and color.)
Colocações
ace of hearts
|queen of hearts
Temas
games
|arts_entertainment
|daily_life
Exemplos
- I have three hearts in my hand.
- The queen of hearts is my favorite card.
- He led with a heart in the first trick.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I play a heart card.
- She has many hearts in her hand.
- The king of hearts is on the table.
Substantivo
A2
entity
5
Shape symbolizing love or affection
A simple picture shape used to mean love or romance.
Sinônimos
love symbol (Refers more generally to any symbol representing love.)
Colocações
draw a heart
|heart emoji
Temas
symbols
|emotions
|relationships
|communication
Exemplos
- She drew a big red heart on the card.
- Send me a heart emoji if you agree.
- The necklace has a silver heart pendant.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I draw a red heart.
- He sends me a heart emoji.
- Her ring has a gold heart.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
heart
AFI
GB/hˈɑɹt/
US/hˈɑɹt/
Sílabas e tonicidade
heart (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (heart)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: heart
- Plural: heart, hearts
Família de palavras
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.