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heart

[hahrt] / hɑrt /
NOUN
person's emotions
Synonyms
STRONGEST
character feeling love nature soul
STRONG
affection benevolence compassion concern disposition gusto humanity inclination palate pity relish response sensitivity sentiment sympathy temperament tenderness understanding zest
Antonyms
STRONG
animosity apathy disdain dislike hate hatred ill will indifference malevolence meanness mercilessness
WEAK
cowardice fear head
NOUN
courage
Synonyms
STRONGEST
mind nerve soul spirit
STRONG
boldness bravery dauntlessness fortitude gallantry guts mettle moxie pluck purpose resolution spunk will
Antonyms
STRONGEST
body
STRONG
cowardice fear timidity weakness
WEAK
head
NOUN
essence, central part
Synonyms
STRONGEST
center core focus middle root soul
STRONG
basic bosom crux gist hub kernel marrow nitty-gritty nub nucleus pith polestar quick quintessence seat
WEAK
bottom line coal-and-ice focal point
Antonyms
STRONGEST
border exterior exteriority margin outside
WEAK
periphery surface
NOUN
blood-pumping organ in an animate being
Synonyms
STRONG
clock ticker
WEAK
cardiac organ vascular organ
Antonyms
WEAK
cowardice exterior exteriority fear head outside periphery surface

Example Sentences

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Mason had revealed he was undergoing treatment for a "serious heart condition" in 2024 and passed away peacefully on Sunday at home in Gardnerville, Nevada, a post on his official Instagram page said.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Another mural depicts a man raising both arms, each wrapped in the Iranian flag, his hands forming a heart.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

It develops when excess fat builds up inside liver cells, which can lead to serious liver damage and also increases the risk of dying from heart and blood vessel disease.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

Like a number of its rivals, BHP has put copper at the heart of its growth plans, forecasting rising demand for the industrial metal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Flames of fire seemed to leap around that name in my heart.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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