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heats

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Heats (noun) means a spell of hot weather. Example: “The summer heats made it hard to sleep.”

noun
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A spell of hot weather.
"The summer heats made it hard to sleep."

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In plain EnglishA period of unusually hot weather (less common than "heat wave" today).

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Frequently asked questions

What does “heats” mean?

The word “heats” means a spell of hot weather. In plain terms, a period of unusually hot weather (less common than "heat wave" today).

How do you pronounce “heats”?

“Heats” is pronounced heets (/hiːts/ in IPA).

How do you use “heats” in a sentence?

Here is “heats” used in a sentence: “The summer heats made it hard to sleep.”

What part of speech is “heats”?

“Heats” is a noun.

Is “heats” a common word?

“Heats” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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