Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
heart
noun
/hɑːrt/
Definition
A muscular organ in humans and many animals that pumps blood through the circulatory system.
Examples
- The heart beats approximately 100,000 times a day.
- She felt a flutter in her heart when she heard the good news.
- Doctors performed surgery to repair the damaged heart.
Meaning
The heart is essential for life as it circulates oxygen-rich blood to the body’s tissues and organs.
Synonyms
- core
- center
- spirit
- essence
