adj · noun · verb · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/ˈhiːtɪŋ/
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rhymes with -iːtɪŋ
CMU ARPABET:HH IY1 T IH0 NG
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
adj
Meaning 1
Causing heat.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
2
noun
Meaning 2
A system that raises the temperature of a room or building. Compare heater.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Examples
We're hoping to have the new heating installed before winter.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
3
noun
Meaning 3
The act of making something hot.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Examples
The crucible was subjected to several heatings.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
4
verb
Meaning 4
present participle and gerund of heat
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
5
noun
Meaning 5
utility to warm a building
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
the heating system wasn't working
they have radiant heating
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: heating system, heating plant, heat
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: utility
Narrower terms: central heating, gas heat, panel heating, steam heat, steam heating
6
noun
Meaning 6
the process of becoming warmer; a rising temperature
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.