A1 noun Neutral #3,961 most common

heart

/hɑːrt/

The organ in your chest that pumps blood through your body. It is also used to represent the center of your emotions, especially love.

Examples

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1

My heart beats fast when I run.

My heart beats fast when I run.

2

The patient's heart is functioning normally after the procedure.

The patient's heart is functioning normally after the procedure.

3

You have a big heart for helping all these people.

You have a big heart for helping all these people.

Word Family

Noun
heart
Verb
hearten
Adverb
heartily
Adjective
hearty
Related
heartbeat
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Memory Tip

Visualize the 'HE' and 'ART' in HEART: 'He' uses 'Art' to show his feelings from his heart.

Quick Quiz

Exercise is very good for your ___.

Correct!

The correct answer is: heart

Examples

1

My heart beats fast when I run.

everyday

My heart beats fast when I run.

2

The patient's heart is functioning normally after the procedure.

formal

The patient's heart is functioning normally after the procedure.

3

You have a big heart for helping all these people.

informal

You have a big heart for helping all these people.

4

The heart consists of four chambers that regulate blood flow.

academic

The heart consists of four chambers that regulate blood flow.

5

We need to get to the heart of the matter to improve our sales.

business

We need to get to the heart of the matter to improve our sales.

Word Family

Noun
heart
Verb
hearten
Adverb
heartily
Adjective
hearty
Related
heartbeat

Common Collocations

heart attack heart attack
heart rate heart rate
healthy heart healthy heart
broken heart broken heart
heart disease heart disease

Common Phrases

by heart

from memory

change of heart

a change in opinion or feeling

heart of gold

a very kind and generous person

Often Confused With

heart vs hurt

'Heart' is an organ (/hɑːrt/), while 'hurt' means to cause pain (/hɜːrt/).

heart vs hard

'Heart' ends in a 't' sound, while 'hard' ends in a 'd' sound and means firm.

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Usage Notes

At level A1, focus on its physical meaning in health contexts or its symbolic meaning for love.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce the 'ear' in heart; it sounds like 'ah' /hɑːrt/, not 'ur' /hɜːrt/.

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Memory Tip

Visualize the 'HE' and 'ART' in HEART: 'He' uses 'Art' to show his feelings from his heart.

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Word Origin

From Old English 'heorte', which is of Germanic origin and shared by many European languages.

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun: heart (singular), hearts (plural) Used with possessive adjectives: my heart, your heart Often followed by 'of': the heart of the city
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Cultural Context

The heart shape is the universal symbol for love and is central to Valentine's Day celebrations.

Quick Quiz

Exercise is very good for your ___.

Correct!

The correct answer is: heart

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The nose is the part of the face located above the mouth that you use for breathing and smelling. It contains nostrils which allow air to enter the respiratory system.

neck

A1

The part of the body that connects the head to the rest of the body. It supports the weight of the head and allows it to turn and move.

chest

A1

The chest is the upper front part of the human body between the neck and the stomach. It contains important organs like the heart and the lungs.

knee

A1

The joint between the thigh and the lower leg in humans. It is a vital part of the body that allows the leg to bend and supports the body's weight while standing or moving.

cough

A1

A cough is a sudden, noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that usually happens involuntarily. It is often a symptom of a cold, the flu, or an irritation in the throat.

stomachache

A1

A pain in a person's stomach or the area around it. It is a common symptom often caused by eating too much, poor digestion, or a mild illness.

dizzy

A1

Dizzy describes a feeling where you feel like you are spinning or losing your balance. It often happens when you are sick or if you turn around in circles very quickly.

nausea

A1

Nausea is the feeling of being sick in your stomach and wanting to vomit. It often happens when you are ill, traveling in a car, or after eating bad food.

vomit

A1

Vomit is the food and liquid that comes out of your stomach through your mouth when you are sick. It is the physical substance produced after throwing up.

sneeze

A1

A sneeze is a sudden, loud, and involuntary burst of air through the nose and mouth. It is usually caused by something irritating the inside of your nose, such as dust, pollen, or a cold.

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