heart
heart
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling for "heart" is /hɑːt/.
Here's a breakdown of the sounds in each syllable:
hɑːt
h: voiceless glottal fricative
ɑː: open-mid back unrounded vowel (long vowel sound)
t: voiceless alveolar plosive
Word Form Variations
The word "heart" doesn't have plural forms. It's a singular noun.
However, it's often used in figurative phrases that might imply a plural sense, such as "hearts of gold" or "kind hearts." But these are still singular nouns used in a plural context.
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Heart (Noun)
Definition 1: A vital organ
A muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
Synonyms: ticker, pump
Antonyms: none
Definition 2: The center or core of something
The innermost part of something.
Synonyms: center, core, middle
Antonyms: outside, periphery
Definition 3: Emotion or feeling
A strong feeling or emotion, often love or compassion.
Synonyms: soul, spirit
Antonyms: coldness, indifference
Heart: Verb (less common)
Definition 1: To encourage or inspire
To fill someone with courage or determination.
Synonyms: embolden, inspire
Antonyms: discourage, dishearten
Examples of Use
General Discourse
"She has a heart of gold." (common saying emphasizing kindness)
"My heart sank when I heard the news." (expressing disappointment or sadness)
"He's got a good heart." (referring to someone's moral character)
Literature
"The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe (a short story centered around a disturbed narrator's guilt and the beating of a victim's heart)
"The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald ("...the beating heart of the city") (referring to New York City)
News and Online Publications
"Heart disease remains a leading cause of death worldwide." (a factual statement from a health news article)
"At the heart of the controversy lies a disagreement over funding." (from a news article about a political issue)
Entertainment
Music: "Heartbreak Hotel" by Elvis Presley (a song about heartbreak and loss)
Film: "The Lion King" (the character Scar is often described as having a "black heart")
Television: "Grey's Anatomy" (a medical drama series heavily focused on heart surgeries and emotional relationships)
Social Media
"Sending you love and good vibes from the bottom of my heart." (a common social media post expressing affection)
"Heartbroken to hear about the loss of such a talented artist." (a social media post expressing grief)
These are just a few examples of the many ways the word "heart" is used in everyday language and various media. Its versatility and emotional depth make it a powerful word that can convey a wide range of meanings.
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Heart
"Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule." — Buddha
"Hatred is the coward's revenge for being intimidated." — George Bernard Shaw
"Hatred is never anything but fear: if you feared no one, you would hate no one." — Hugh Downs
"Hatred is a boomerang which is sure to hit you harder than the one at whom you throw it." — Anonymous
"The price of hating other human beings is loving oneself less." — Eldridge Cleaver
"Hatred paralyzes life; love releases it. Hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it. Hatred darkens life; love illuminates it." — Martin Luther King Jr.
"Hatred is a cold fire, and it gives no warmth." — Anonymous
"Hatred, like rain, can only grow where seeds have been planted." — Anonymous
"Where love rules, there is no will to power; and where power predominates, love is lacking. The one is the shadow of the other." — Carl Jung (about the relationship between love and hatred)
"Hatred is a settled anger." — Marcus Tullius Cicero
Etymology
The word "hatred" is quite old, tracing its roots back to the Old English word "hete," which simply meant "hate." This Old English word, in turn, came from even older Germanic languages.
Interestingly, the original meaning of "hete" wasn't necessarily about strong dislike. It could also mean "to pursue" or "to persecute." Over time, the meaning narrowed down to the intense negative feeling we now associate with hatred.
The first known use of "hatred" in its current form was around the 12th century. By then, it had taken on the meaning of a strong feeling of animosity or extreme dislike.
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Heart
While "hatred" is a powerful word, it's not commonly used in everyday idioms. It's often used directly to convey intense dislike or animosity. However, we can find related phrases and idioms that convey similar sentiments:
Burning with hatred: Feeling intense anger or dislike.
Full of malice: Filled with ill will or spite.
To loathe someone or something: To intensely dislike someone or something.
To detest someone or something: To strongly dislike or abhor someone or something.
To have a grudge against someone: To harbor resentment or ill-will towards someone.
To bear a grudge: Similar to having a grudge.
To nurse a grievance: To hold onto a feeling of resentment or injustice.
These phrases and idioms, while not directly using "hatred," capture the intensity of negative emotions and feelings of animosity.
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Definition of heart from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
