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Definition of hot - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
temperaturehaving a high temperature
- The soup was too hot to eat immediately..
2.
foodspicy in flavor
- This curry is really hot and flavorful..
3.
- This new song is hot right now.
4.
- She looked hot in that dress.
5.
activityintense or full of activity
- The debate was hot and lively.
6.
- You're getting hot with your guesses.
7.
- The police found hot goods in the car.
Adverb
1.
speedrapidly or quickly
- The car was moving hot down the highway.
2.
intense enthusiasmwith great intensity or enthusiasm
- The band played hot all night..
3.
combatRare US while shooting or firing weaponsRare US
- The soldiers went in hot during the raid.
Expressions with hot
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water at a high temperature
Be careful, the hot water is boiling.
extremely hot like an oven, often uncomfortably dry
It was baking hot in the desert today.
sausage in a bread roll with condiments
I had a hot dog at the baseball game.
product in high demand
The new smartphone is a hot item this season.
get angry easily or quickly in situations
She tends to have a hot temper when stressed.
game where players pass an object quickly
The kids played hot potato at the party.
gain heat or become hot
The soup will hot up if you leave it on the stove.
extremely hot in temperature
The soup was served piping hot.
be extremely hot
In summer, the desert can be baking hot.
be extremely hot
The desert can be roasting hot during the day.
talk a lot without saying anything important
He just blows hot air during meetings.
stop supporting or being involved with something or someone very suddenly
Sponsors will drop like a hot potato if the scandal grows.
saying impressive things without meaning or truth
He is full of hot air during meetings.
person or team expected to win a competition
The athlete is the hot favourite to win the race.
just printed and very new
The report is hot off the printer, so it has the latest data.
very enthusiastic or passionate about something
She is hot on environmental issues and always participates in clean-up drives.
very short period of time
I'll be back in a hot second.
short period of unusually high temperatures
The city experienced a hot spell last week.
something very popular or in high demand
The concert was a hot ticket and sold out quickly.
done very smoothly and easily without any difficulty
He moved like a hot knife through butter during the dance.
feeling pressure or stress from being in a difficult situation
She was on the hot seat during the interview with tough questions.
very attractive or sexy
She looked smoking hot in that red dress.
act quickly on an opportunity while conditions are good
Strike while the iron is hot and apply for the job now.
become the focus of difficult questions
The politician had to take the hot seat during the press conference.
Origin of hot
Old English, hat (hot)
Terms with hot included in their meaning
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beverage
hot drink made by mixing milk with cocoa and sugar
cafe order
hot brewed drink from roasted bean grounds
beverage
drink made by steeping dried leaves in hot water
beverages
hot drink made by infusing tea leaves in boiling water
weather
very hot weather
cooking
cook food in hot oil or fat
weather
hot spell or period of hot weather
temperature
made warm or hot by some means
heat
cooking food with hot vapor
beverage
hot drink made by mixing chocolate powder with milk
cause temperature
cause something to become less hot
restaurant food
hot food from specific restaurants, served quickly
hot drink
brew from unoxidized leaves, steamed or roasted during processing
weather
extremely hot
temperature
extremely hot or heated
sensation
feeling very hot
cuisine
hot pepper used in cooking
social event
social get-together where people drink a hot brewed beverage
cooking
cooked in hot fat or oil
heat
become very hot or overheated
food preservation
preserve food by exposing it to hot wood fumes for flavor
whirlpool bath
hot tub for relaxation
cleaning
use hot vapor to soften or clean fabrics
kitchen appliance
kitchen device that cooks food using hot air circulation
Examples of hot in a sentence
The coffee was still hot after an hour. The salsa is too hot for me. I love hot wings. That brand is hot among teenagers this season. The new restaurant is hot and always fully booked. He looked hot in his new suit.
That actor is really hot in the latest movie. The market was hot with eager buyers. The negotiations became hot as tensions rose. The kids are hot on the trail of the treasure. Your answer is hot, just a bit more! He was arrested for selling hot electronics. The pawn shop refused to take hot items. He ran hot to catch the bus. The train was traveling hot through the countryside. The dancers moved hot to the rhythm. She pursued her goals hot, never losing focus. The team moved in hot to secure the area. They entered the zone hot, ready for action.
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- French:chaud, rapidement, ...
- German:heiß, schnell, ...
- Italian:caldo, velocemente, ...
- Spanish:caliente, a toda velocidad, ...
- Portuguese:quente, rapidamente, ...
- Chinese:热的, 飞快地, ...
- Japanese:熱い, 猛スピードで, ...
- Arabic:حَارّ, بِسُرْعَة, ...
- Hebrew:חַם, בְּמְהִירוּת, ...
- Russian:горячий, быстро, ...
- Ukrainian:гарячий, швидко, ...
- Hindi:गरम, तेजी से, ...
Definition of HOT - Reverso English Dictionary
Abbreviation
abr: high occupancy or toll laneTECH. US special road lane for cars with many people or paying tollTECH. US
- We used the HOT lane to avoid traffic.
- Only carpools can use the HOT lane.
- The HOT lane fee changes during rush hour.
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- French:voie à occupation multiple ou à péage, ...
- German:Fahrgemeinschafts- oder Mautspur, ...
- Italian:CAV, ...
- Spanish:HOT, ...
- Portuguese:HOT, ...
- Chinese:高乘载车道, ...
- Japanese:優先レーン, ...
- Arabic:مسار عالي الإشغال أو برسوم, ...
- Hebrew:נְתִיב מְיֻחָּד לִרְכָּבִים עִם מִסְפָּר נוֹסְעִים רַב אוֹ בִּתְשׁלוּם אַגְרָה, ...
- Russian:HOT, ...
- Ukrainian:HOT, ...
- Hindi:HOT, ...
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