heart

/hɑrt/
verb
  1. To like or love someone or something very much (informal, often used online).
    • They heart the idea of a beach vacation.
    • I heart this song — it's my favorite!
    • She hearts her new puppy more than anything.
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noun
  1. The organ in the chest that pumps blood through the body.
    • Exercise strengthens your heart and lungs.
    • The doctor listened to her heart with a stethoscope.
    • His heart was beating fast after the long run.
  2. The center of emotions, especially love, kindness, or courage.
    • Follow your heart when making important decisions.
    • He put his whole heart into the project.
    • She has a kind heart and always helps others.
  3. The central or most important part of something.
    • The heart of the city is the old town square.
    • The heart of the problem is a lack of communication.
    • Understanding the basics is the heart of learning math.
  4. A shape (♥) used to represent love or affection.
    • He sent a text message with a heart emoji.
    • The Valentine's Day decorations were covered in hearts.
    • She drew a heart on the card next to her name.
  5. A suit of playing cards marked with red heart symbols.
    • In the game of Hearts, you want to avoid taking hearts.
    • She played the ace of hearts and won the trick.
    • He held three hearts in his hand.
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