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heart
Definitions
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1
noun
The
organ
in
the
chest
that
pumps
blood
through
the
body
.
The
doctor
listened
to
her
heart
with
a
stethoscope
.
Exercise
is
good
for
your
heart
.
His
heart
was
beating
fast
from
excitement
.
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2
noun
The
central
or
most
important
part
of
something
.
The
heart
of
the
city
is
bustling
with
activity
.
At
the
heart
of
the
problem
lies
a
misunderstanding
.
The
heart
of
the
matter
is
trust
.
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3
noun
A
symbol
of
love
or
affection
,
often
depicted
as
a
red
or
pink
shape
.
She
drew
a
heart
on
the
card
.
He
gave
her
a
heart-shaped
necklace
.
Hearts
are
often
used
on
Valentine's
Day
.
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4
noun
Courage
or
bravery
.
She
showed
great
heart
in
facing
her
fears
.
He
has
the
heart
to
stand
up
for
what's
right
.
It
takes
heart
to
pursue
your
dreams
.
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Idioms & expressions
have a heart
,
To
be
compassionate
or
show
kindness
.
heart of gold
,
A
kind
and
generous
nature
.
change of heart
,
A
change
in
one's
opinion
or
feelings
.
Word Origin
Language
Old English
Original word
heorte
Originally meant
heart, spirit, courage
Background
The word 'heart' comes from the Old English 'heorte', which has roots in Proto-Germanic and Proto-Indo-European languages. It has long been associated with emotions and courage.