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heart

|heart|

A2

🇺🇸

/hɑrt/

🇬🇧

/hɑːt/

central organ/emotion

Etymology
Etymology Information

'heart' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'heorte', where 'heorte' meant 'heart'.

Historical Evolution

'heorte' changed from the Proto-Germanic word 'hertô' and eventually became the modern English word 'heart'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'the organ in the chest', but over time it evolved to include meanings related to emotion and centrality.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the organ in your chest that sends the blood around your body.

The heart pumps blood through the body.

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Noun 2

the central or most important part.

The heart of the city is bustling with activity.

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Noun 3

a symbol of love or affection.

She drew a heart on the card.

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Noun 4

courage or enthusiasm.

He showed great heart in the face of adversity.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35