heart
Definition
- n. the locus of feelings and intuitions
- n. the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body
- n. the courage to carry on
- n. an inclination or tendency of a certain kind
Word forms
- Plural
- hearts
Example sentences
n.
She felt a warmth in her heart when she saw her old friend.
vt.
The teacher always tries to hearten her students before exams.