Meaning & use

heart

noun·Everyday

The muscular organ that pumps blood through the body, or the center of emotion.

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The doctor listened carefully to the patient's heart before running further tests.

Her kind words touched everyone's heart at the emotional graduation ceremony.

A note on using this word

Heart is frequently used figuratively for courage, emotion, or the central part of something, as in the heart of the city.

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