Word
heating
Phoneticsheat·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈhitɪŋ/
UK/hˈiːtɪŋ/
Definitions
01building system
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the system or equipment used to keep a house or building warm.
n. a system, such as a boiler and radiators, used to maintain a comfortable temperature within a building.
日本語:暖房※
“Can you turn the heating up? It is freezing in this living room.”
“The landlord promised to repair the central heating before the winter temperatures dropped below freezing.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun when referring to the general system.
Synonyms
Antonyms
02process of making hot
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Science
n. the act of making something hot or increasing its temperature.
n. the process of applying thermal energy to a substance or object to increase its temperature.
日本語:加熱※
“The slow heating of the soup ensures that the vegetables cook evenly.”
“The rapid heating of the metal alloy caused it to expand and eventually crack under the pressure.”
Usage
Common in technical or scientific contexts to describe a procedure.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “heating” in context.
Verb
01. install a heating system
“The company will install a new heating system in the office next week.”
verb + adj + noun
02. turn on the heating
“It was getting cold in the living room, so I turned on the heating.”
verb + noun
Adjective
03. central heating
“Most modern houses in this country have central heating to keep them warm in winter.”
adj + noun
04. underfloor heating
“We decided to put underfloor heating in the bathroom so the tiles aren't cold.”
adj + noun
Noun
05. heating bill
“Our heating bill was very high last month because of the freezing weather.”
noun + noun
06. heating engineer
“We need to call a heating engineer to fix the broken boiler.”
noun + noun
Etymology
From heat + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
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