hot
gb/hˈɑt/ us/hˈɑt/
A1
Англійська
~ 1100
Значення
0 значень
adjective
A1
property
1
Having a high temperature
Having a lot of heat; not cold.
Модель уживання:
[something] is hot
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'hot' with 'spicy' when describing food. In English, 'hot' can mean both, but context matters.
Синоніми
warm (Suggests moderately high temperature, less intense than 'hot'.)
Антоніми
cold (Describes low temperature, opposite of 'hot' in this sense.)
Словосполучення
hot day
|hot water
|hot weather
|hot drink
|hot sun
Теми
daily life
|weather
|food
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- The soup is too hot to eat right now.
- It was a hot summer afternoon.
- Be careful, the pan is hot.
- The water from the tap is very hot this morning.
- Her tea was still hot after ten minutes.
Навчальні приклади
- The coffee is hot.
- Today is a hot day.
- The soup is hot.
- That plate is hot.
- This tea is hot.
adjective
A2
property
2
Spicy in taste
Having a strong taste that burns your mouth because of spices.
Модель уживання:
[food] is hot
Поширена помилка:
Learners often confuse 'hot' (spicy) with 'hot' (temperature), leading to misunderstandings when ordering food.
Синоніми
spicy (Common alternative; refers to strong flavor from spices, not temperature.)
Антоніми
mild (Describes food without strong spices or heat.)
Словосполучення
hot curry
|hot sauce
|hot peppers
|hot salsa
Теми
food
|food_drink
|daily_life
Приклади
- This chili is really hot, so be careful.
- I can't eat food that's too hot for my tongue.
- They served a hot curry with rice.
- He loves hot chicken wings.
- The salsa was so hot it made me sweat.
Навчальні приклади
- The curry is hot.
- This sauce is very hot.
- I like hot food.
- The soup is not hot, it is mild.
- My friend likes hot peppers.
adjective
informal
B1
property
3
Physically attractive
Looking very good and attractive.
Модель уживання:
[someone] is hot
Поширена помилка:
Learners may use 'hot' in formal contexts where it sounds inappropriate; it's generally informal/slang for attractiveness.
Синоніми
good-looking (Neutral term for attractive appearance; less slangy than 'hot'.)
Антоніми
unattractive (Lacking physical appeal.)
Словосполучення
hot guy
|hot girl
|look hot
Теми
appearance
|relationships
|emotions
Приклади
- He's one of the hottest actors in Hollywood.
- She looked really hot in that dress.
- Everyone agrees the new model is hot.
- I think your friend is really hot.
- That singer is so hot right now.
Навчальні приклади
- She is very hot.
- That man is hot.
- My friend thinks he is hot.
- He is a hot actor.
- I think she looks hot.
adjective
informal
B1
property
4
In demand or popular now
Liked by many people right now; very popular.
Модель уживання:
[something] is hot
Синоніми
trending (Popular at the current moment, often on social media.)
Антоніми
unpopular (Not liked or sought after by people.)
Словосполучення
hot topic
|hot trend
|hot product
Теми
business
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- Electric cars are a hot topic in the industry.
- That new phone model is really hot right now.
- This song is the hottest hit of the summer.
- Sustainable fashion is becoming a hot trend.
- These sneakers are the hottest item in stores.
Навчальні приклади
- This movie is very hot now.
- That singer is hot these days.
- This game is a hot trend.
- Electric cars are a hot topic now.
- That book is a hot seller.
adjective
informal
B2
property
5
Under police attention or risky to handle
Stolen or illegal and dangerous to have because police may find it.
Модель уживання:
[something] is hot
Синоніми
stolen (Specifically taken illegally; 'hot' adds sense of urgency and risk.)
Антоніми
legitimate (Legally obtained and safe to own.)
Словосполучення
hot goods
|hot property
Теми
crime
|law
|daily_life
Приклади
- The cops are looking for that car—it's hot.
- He was caught selling hot merchandise downtown.
- Don't touch that laptop; it's probably hot.
- The jewelry was clearly hot property after the robbery.
- They were trying to get rid of some hot goods.
Навчальні приклади
- This watch is hot.
- That car is hot after the robbery.
- He sells hot phones.
- The police found the hot goods.
- Hot property can get you in trouble.
Граматика
Словникова форма
hot
IPA
GB/hˈɑt/
US/hˈɑt/
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hot (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (hot)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: hot
- Comparative: hotter
- Superlative: hottest
Споріднені слова
Forms
hotter
adjective
hottest
adjective
Related words
reheat
verb
overheat
verb
Negative and opposite forms
cold
adjective A1
unheated
adjective
Advanced or less common
hotly
adverb
hotness
noun
Граматичні особливості
- Irregular comparative: hotter Adjective
- Irregular superlative: hottest Adjective
Вирази
hot water
1/hˈɑt wˈɔtɚ/
idiom
informal
In trouble or difficulty
In serious trouble with someone or with the law.
Приклади
- He got into hot water for missing the deadline.
- She's in hot water with her boss after the mistake.
red-hot
1/ɹˈɛd hˈɑt/
fixed phrase
Extremely heated or intense activity/situation
Very hot in temperature or very active and exciting.
Приклади
- The competition was red-hot until the final round.
- Be careful, the stove burner is red-hot.
hot mess
1/hˈɑt mˈɛs/
idiom
informal
Chaotic but noticeable person/situation
A very messy or confused person or situation, sometimes still interesting or attractive.
Приклади
- After the party, the house was a complete hot mess.
- He's such a hot mess, but everyone loves him.
hot mess
2/hˈɑt mˈɛs/
idiom
slang
disorganized but somehow appealing person or thing
A person or thing that is very chaotic or has many problems, but can still be interesting or attractive.
Приклади
- By Monday morning I’m always a hot mess.
- The event was a hot mess, but everyone had fun.
hot topic
1/hˈɑt tˈɑpɪk/
fixed phrase
Subject many discuss currently
Something people are talking about a lot right now.
Приклади
- Climate change has become a hot topic in politics.
- Climate change is a hot topic in the news.
- The new law is a hot topic among voters.
- The new law has become a hot topic among voters.
strike while the iron is hot
1/stɹˈaɪk wˈaɪl ðə ˈaɪɚn ˈɪz hˈɑt/
idiom
Act quickly on opportunity
To do something right away because it is the best time to do it.
Приклади
- You should strike while the iron is hot and apply now.
- You should strike while the iron is hot and apply for the job now.
- You should strike while the iron is hot and ask for a raise now.
- He struck while the iron was hot and sold his shares for a profit.
- They struck while the iron was hot and made the investment.
- The team struck while the iron was hot and scored another goal.