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{ "term": "heart", "partOfSpeech": "noun", "ox3000": true, "cefr": "a2", "image": "data/images/in/internal_organs.png", "definitions": [ { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "the organ in the chest that sends blood around the body, usually on the left in humans", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "The patient's **heart** stopped **beating** for a few seconds." }, { "text": "I could feel my heart pounding in my chest *(= because of excitement, etc.)*." }, { "text": "to have a weak heart" }, { "text": "**heart disease/problems**" }, { "text": "to have a **heart condition**" }, { "text": "**heart patients/surgery**" }, { "text": "a **heart transplant**" }, { "text": "The heart pumps blood through the body." }, { "text": "a triple heart bypass operation" } ], "topics": ["Body"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["healthy", "strong", "bad"], "heart + verb": ["beat", "pump something", "fail"], "heart + noun": ["rate", "rhythm", "complaint"] } }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "the outside part of the chest where the heart is", "labels": "(literary)", "examples": [ { "text": "She clasped the photo to her heart." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 3, "definition": "a thing that is like a heart in shape, often red and used as a symbol of love; a symbol like a heart used to mean the verb ‘love’", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "The words ‘I love you’ were written inside a big red heart." }, { "text": "She was drawing hearts on the cover of a loose-leaf binder." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 4, "definition": "the place in a person where the feelings and emotions are thought to be, especially those connected with love", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "She has a kind heart." }, { "text": "Have you no heart?" }, { "text": "He returned with a **heavy heart** *(= sad)*." }, { "text": "Her novels tend to deal with **affairs of the heart**." }, { "text": "The story captured **the hearts and minds** of a generation." }, { "text": "His sad story **touched her heart**." }, { "text": "the mysteries of the **human heart**" }, { "text": "He had no heart for arguing." }, { "text": "He really puts his heart into his singing." }, { "text": "He set off with a light heart." }, { "text": "He smiled and her heart melted." }, { "text": "Her words pierced my heart." }, { "text": "Inside, his heart was slowly breaking." }, { "text": "Just follow your heart and you'll be happy." }, { "text": "Let's sing it one more time from the beginning—and put some heart into it!" }, { "text": "My heart aches when I think of their sorrow." }, { "text": "Relief filled his heart." }, { "text": "everything your heart could desire" } ], "topics": ["Feelings"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["big", "good", "kind"], "verb + heart": ["have", "break", "pierce"], "heart + verb": ["jump", "leap", "lurch"], "preposition": ["at heart", "from the heart", "in your heart"], "phrases": [ "an affair of the heart", "a change of heart", "from the bottom of your heart" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 5, "definition": "having the type of character or personality mentioned", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "simple-hearted" }, { "text": "pure-hearted" }, { "text": "generous-hearted" } ] }, { "senseNumber": 6, "definition": "the most important part of something", "sensetop": "heart of somethingat the heart of somethingat the/its heart", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "the **heart of the matter/problem**", "contextForm": "heart of something" }, { "text": "The committee's report **went to the heart of** the government's dilemma." }, { "text": "The distinction between right and wrong **lies at the heart of** all questions of morality.", "contextForm": "at the heart of something" }, { "text": "the issue at the heart of modern government" }, { "text": "The story, at its heart, is a simple tale of loss and rediscovery.", "contextForm": "at the/its heart" }, { "text": "Buddhism, at the heart, is about harmony." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["very", "real", "true"], "verb + heart": ["lie at", "go to"], "preposition": ["at the heart", "heart of"], "phrases": ["the heart of the matter", "the heart of the problem"] } }, { "senseNumber": 7, "definition": "the part that is in the centre of something", "sensetop": "heart of somethingat the/its heart", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "a quiet hotel **in the very heart** of the city", "contextForm": "heart of something" }, { "text": "an open space with a small arena at the heart", "contextForm": "at the/its heart" }, { "text": "Manchester contains at its heart a rather extended commercial district." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["very", "real", "true"], "verb + heart": ["lie at", "go to"], "preposition": ["at the heart", "heart of"], "phrases": ["the heart of the matter", "the heart of the problem"] } }, { "senseNumber": 8, "definition": "the smaller leaves in the middle of a cabbage, lettuce, etc.", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": 9, "definition": "one of the four suits (= sets) in a pack of cards, with red heart symbols on them", "cefr": "c2", "examples": [ { "text": "the queen of hearts" }, { "text": "Hearts is/are trumps." } ], "topics": ["Games and toys"] }, { "senseNumber": 10, "definition": "one card from the suit called hearts", "examples": [ { "text": "Who played that heart?" } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to say that when you are away from somebody that you love, you love them even more", "labels": "(saying)", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to say what somebody is really like even though they may seem to be something different", "examples": [ { "text": "He's still a socialist at heart." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "if something is etched on your heart, memory, etc. you remember it because it has made a strong impression on you", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to make somebody feel very unhappy", "examples": [ { "text": "She broke his heart when she called off the engagement." }, { "text": "It breaks my heart to see you like this." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "using only your memory", "examples": [ { "text": "I've seen the show so often I know all the songs by heart." }, { "text": "She's learnt the whole speech off by heart." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "if you have a change of heart, your attitude towards something changes, usually making you feel more friendly, helpful, etc.", "examples": [ { "text": "Dan did not want to get married but recently he’s had a change of heart." }, { "text": "She said she's not coming, but she might have a change of heart." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "having a lot of importance and interest for somebody", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to emphasize that you are telling the truth or will do what you promise", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [ { "text": "I saw him do it—cross my heart." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to compare two things and say that one of them is better", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [ { "text": "Look at him dance! Eat your heart out, Fred Astaire *(= he dances even better than Fred Astaire)*." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to be able or willing to do something", "labels": "(literary)", "examples": [ { "text": "Can you find it in your heart to forgive her?" }, { "text": "He couldn't find it in himself to trust anyone again." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "in a way that is sincere", "examples": [ { "text": "I beg you, from the bottom of my heart, to spare his life." }, { "text": "It was clearly an offer that came from the heart." }, { "text": "I could tell he spoke from the heart." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to make somebody feel positive, especially when they thought that they had no chance of achieving something", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to give your love to one person", "examples": [], "topics": ["Feelings"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to ask somebody to be kind and/or reasonable", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [ { "text": "Have a heart! I’ve nowhere else to stay!" } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to be a very kind person", "examples": [], "topics": ["Personal qualities"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to be a person who does not show other people sympathy", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to want somebody to be happy and successful even though your actions may not show this", "examples": [ { "text": "Although he was sometimes too strict with his children, he had their best interests at heart." } ], "topics": ["Success"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to be very dear to somebody", "examples": [ { "text": "He'll always have a place in my heart." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "with a lot of energy and enthusiasm", "examples": [ { "text": "They threw themselves heart and soul into the project." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to say that you do not feel sympathy for somebody", "labels": "(ironic)", "examples": [ { "text": "‘I have to go to Brazil on business.’ ‘My heart bleeds for you!’" } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to say that you feel a lot of sympathy for somebody", "examples": [ { "text": "Our hearts go out to the families of the victims." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "somebody feels nervous or frightened about something", "examples": [ { "text": "My heart was in my mouth as I opened the envelope." } ], "topics": ["Feelings"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to say that somebody’s intentions are kind and sincere even though they sometimes do the wrong thing", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to say that you are not very interested in or enthusiastic about something", "examples": [ { "text": "Her heart isn't in her job." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to say that somebody has a sudden feeling of happiness or excitement", "examples": [ { "text": "My heart leapt at the news." }, { "text": "Her heart leaped with joy." } ], "topics": ["Feelings"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to say that somebody has a sudden feeling of fear, excitement, etc.", "examples": [ { "text": "My heart missed a beat when I saw who it was." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to say that somebody suddenly feels sad or depressed about something", "examples": [ { "text": "My heart sank when I saw how much work there was left." }, { "text": "She watched him go **with a sinking heart**." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "a home is where the people you love are", "labels": "(saying)", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "happy and cheerful", "labels": "(British English)", "examples": [], "topics": ["Feelings"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "if you know something in your heart, you have a strong feeling that it is true", "examples": [ { "text": "She knew in her heart of hearts that she was making the wrong decision." }, { "text": "In my heart, I knew it wasn't true." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "it makes somebody feel happy when they see or hear something", "examples": [ { "text": "It does my heart good to see the old place being taken care of so well." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to act according to what you feel rather than to what you think is sensible", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to stop hoping for something or trying to do something because you no longer feel confident", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to fall in love with somebody/something", "labels": "(formal)", "examples": [], "topics": ["Feelings"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "a man/woman who likes the same things or has the same opinions as you", "examples": [], "topics": ["Opinion and argument"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to be unable to do something because you know that it will make somebody sad or upset", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "using only your memory", "examples": [ { "text": "She's learnt the whole speech off by heart." }, { "text": "I've seen the show so often I know all the songs by heart." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "because of kind feelings, without thinking about what advantage there will be for you", "examples": [ { "text": "You're not telling me he offered to lend you the money out of the goodness of his heart?" } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to tell somebody all your problems, feelings, etc.", "examples": [ { "text": "Finally, he broke down in tears and poured out his heart to her." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to want something very much", "examples": [ { "text": "They’ve set their heart on a house in the country." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "very unhappy or disappointed", "labels": "(formal)", "examples": [], "topics": ["Feelings"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to cry noisily for a long time because you are very sad", "examples": [ { "text": "She flung herself at his chest and sobbed her heart out." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to make somebody fall in love with you", "labels": "(literary)", "examples": [], "topics": ["Feelings"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to make somebody be afraid, etc.", "labels": "(formal)", "examples": [ { "text": "The sound of gunfire struck fear into the hearts of the villagers." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to feel more positive about something, especially when you thought that you had no chance of achieving something", "examples": [ { "text": "The government can take heart from the latest opinion polls." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to be very upset by something that somebody says or does", "examples": [ { "text": "You shouldn’t take everything he says to heart." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to strongly affect you in an emotional way", "labels": "(formal)", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to destroy the most important part or aspect of something", "examples": [ { "text": "Closing the factory tore the heart out of the community." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "as much as you want", "examples": [ { "text": "a supervised play area where children can run around to their heart’s content" } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to make somebody feel happy or sympathetic", "labels": "(British English)", "examples": [ { "text": "Doesn’t that story just warm the cockles of your heart?" } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "the way to make somebody like or love you", "examples": [ { "text": "The way to a man's heart is through his stomach *(= by giving him good food)*." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to allow your feelings to be seen by other people", "examples": [ { "text": "He’s not one to wear his heart on his sleeve." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "if a person does not know about something that they would normally think was bad, then it cannot hurt them", "labels": "(saying)", "examples": [ { "text": "What does it matter if I use his flat while he’s away? What the eye doesn’t see…!" } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to make somebody love you", "examples": [], "topics": ["Feelings"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "completely", "examples": [ { "text": "I hope with all my heart that things work out for you." }, { "text": "I wish you well with all my heart." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "thinking and behaving like a young person even when you are old", "examples": [ { "text": "My father is 76 but he’s still young at heart." }, { "text": "He's over 70, but he's young at heart." } ] } ], "pronunciations": { "uk": [ { "pronunciation": "/hɑːt/", "audio": "he/heart/heart__gb_1.mp3" } ], "us": [ { "pronunciation": "/hɑːrt/", "audio": "he/heart/heart__us_1.mp3" } ] }, "wordOrigin": "Old English heorte, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch hart and German Herz, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin cor, cord- and Greek kēr, kardia." }