Meaning of the word hot in English

What does hot mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hot

US /hɑːt/

UK /hɒt/

having a high temperature

Example:

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Be careful, the plate is very hot.

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It's a very hot day today.

Synonym:

burning scalding fiery

Antonym:

cold cool

producing a burning sensation in the mouth

Example:

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This chili is really hot!

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I can't eat anything too hot.

Synonym:

spicy peppery

Antonym:

mild

(of a person) sexually attractive

Example:

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She looked really hot in that dress.

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He's considered one of the hottest actors in Hollywood.

Synonym:

attractive sexy desirable

Antonym:

unattractive unappealing

in a hot manner; with high temperature

Example:

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Serve the soup hot.

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The iron was still hot from use.

Synonym:

warmly heatedly

Antonym:

coldly coolly