heart — the organ that pumps blood through the body
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the organ that pumps blood through the body
Pronunciation (IPA): /hɑːrt/
Example Sentences
- My heart skipped a beat when I saw my exam score.
- She learned the entire song by heart in one day.
- Don't lose heart - you can try again next time!
heart
NOUN[/hɑːrt/]
the organ that pumps blood through the body
Doctor listens to patient's heart with stethoscope during checkup
When art fills the heart, masterpieces start!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Heart derives from Old Germanic languages, with cognates found across European language families. Originally denoting the physical organ, the word gradually extended to metaphorically represent the seat of emotions, courage, and the center of one's being—a semantic shift reflected in most Germanic and Romance languages.
Breakdown
Old English heorte → Middle English herte → Modern English heart. The word likely traces to Proto-Germanic *hertōn, related to Indo-European roots associated with the physical organ, with semantic expansion from anatomical to emotional and spiritual domains.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My heart skipped a beat when I saw my exam score.”
“She learned the entire song by heart in one day.”
“Don't lose heart - you can try again next time!”
“My heart says yes, but my wallet says no.”
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