1. plural of heat; warmth or high temperature
2. preliminary races or contests in a competition

1. third person singular present of heat; makes or becomes warm or hot

Examples

• The summer heats were unbearable this year.
• She won both heats and advanced to the finals.
• The qualifying heats begin at noon.
• He heats his lunch in the microwave every day.
• The sun heats the pavement until it’s too hot to walk on.
• The radiator heats the entire room efficiently.
• Desert heats can reach dangerous levels during the day.