{
    "term": "heart",
    "partOfSpeech": "noun",
    "ox3000": true,
    "cefr": "a2",
    "image": "data/images/in/internal_organs.png",
    "definitions": [
        {
            "senseNumber": 1,
            "definition": "the organ in the chest that sends blood around the body, usually on the left in humans",
            "cefr": "a2",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "The patient's **heart** stopped **beating** for a few seconds."
                },
                {
                    "text": "I could feel my heart pounding in my chest *(= because of excitement, etc.)*."
                },
                {
                    "text": "to have a weak heart"
                },
                {
                    "text": "**heart disease/problems**"
                },
                {
                    "text": "to have a **heart condition**"
                },
                {
                    "text": "**heart patients/surgery**"
                },
                {
                    "text": "a **heart transplant**"
                },
                {
                    "text": "The heart pumps blood through the body."
                },
                {
                    "text": "a triple heart bypass operation"
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Body"],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["healthy", "strong", "bad"],
                "heart + verb": ["beat", "pump something", "fail"],
                "heart + noun": ["rate", "rhythm", "complaint"]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 2,
            "definition": "the outside part of the chest where the heart is",
            "labels": "(literary)",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "She clasped the photo to her heart."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 3,
            "definition": "a thing that is like a heart in shape, often red and used as a symbol of love; a symbol like a heart used to mean the verb ‘love’",
            "cefr": "b1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "The words ‘I love you’ were written inside a big red heart."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She was drawing hearts on the cover of a loose-leaf binder."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 4,
            "definition": "the place in a person where the feelings and emotions are thought to be, especially those connected with love",
            "cefr": "b1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "She has a kind heart."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Have you no heart?"
                },
                {
                    "text": "He returned with a **heavy heart** *(= sad)*."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Her novels tend to deal with **affairs of the heart**."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The story captured **the hearts and minds** of a generation."
                },
                {
                    "text": "His sad story **touched her heart**."
                },
                {
                    "text": "the mysteries of the **human heart**"
                },
                {
                    "text": "He had no heart for arguing."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He really puts his heart into his singing."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He set off with a light heart."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He smiled and her heart melted."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Her words pierced my heart."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Inside, his heart was slowly breaking."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Just follow your heart and you'll be happy."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Let's sing it one more time from the beginning—and put some heart into it!"
                },
                {
                    "text": "My heart aches when I think of their sorrow."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Relief filled his heart."
                },
                {
                    "text": "everything your heart could desire"
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Feelings"],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["big", "good", "kind"],
                "verb + heart": ["have", "break", "pierce"],
                "heart + verb": ["jump", "leap", "lurch"],
                "preposition": ["at heart", "from the heart", "in your heart"],
                "phrases": [
                    "an affair of the heart",
                    "a change of heart",
                    "from the bottom of your heart"
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 5,
            "definition": "having the type of character or personality mentioned",
            "cefr": "b2",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "simple-hearted"
                },
                {
                    "text": "pure-hearted"
                },
                {
                    "text": "generous-hearted"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 6,
            "definition": "the most important part of something",
            "sensetop": "heart of somethingat the heart of somethingat the/its heart",
            "cefr": "b2",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "the **heart of the matter/problem**",
                    "contextForm": "heart of something"
                },
                {
                    "text": "The committee's report **went to the heart of** the government's dilemma."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The distinction between right and wrong **lies at the heart of** all questions of morality.",
                    "contextForm": "at the heart of something"
                },
                {
                    "text": "the issue at the heart of modern government"
                },
                {
                    "text": "The story, at its heart, is a simple tale of loss and rediscovery.",
                    "contextForm": "at the/its heart"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Buddhism, at the heart, is about harmony."
                }
            ],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["very", "real", "true"],
                "verb + heart": ["lie at", "go to"],
                "preposition": ["at the heart", "heart of"],
                "phrases": ["the heart of the matter", "the heart of the problem"]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 7,
            "definition": "the part that is in the centre of something",
            "sensetop": "heart of somethingat the/its heart",
            "cefr": "b2",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "a quiet hotel **in the very heart** of the city",
                    "contextForm": "heart of something"
                },
                {
                    "text": "an open space with a small arena at the heart",
                    "contextForm": "at the/its heart"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Manchester contains at its heart a rather extended commercial district."
                }
            ],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["very", "real", "true"],
                "verb + heart": ["lie at", "go to"],
                "preposition": ["at the heart", "heart of"],
                "phrases": ["the heart of the matter", "the heart of the problem"]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 8,
            "definition": "the smaller leaves in the middle of a cabbage, lettuce, etc.",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 9,
            "definition": "one of the four suits (= sets) in a pack of cards, with red heart symbols on them",
            "cefr": "c2",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "the queen of hearts"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Hearts is/are trumps."
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Games and toys"]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 10,
            "definition": "one card from the suit called hearts",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Who played that heart?"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "used to say that when you are away from somebody that you love, you love them even more",
            "labels": "(saying)",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "used to say what somebody is really like even though they may seem to be something different",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "He's still a socialist at heart."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "if something is etched on your heart, memory, etc. you remember it because it has made a strong impression on you",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to make somebody feel very unhappy",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "She broke his heart when she called off the engagement."
                },
                {
                    "text": "It breaks my heart to see you like this."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "using only your memory",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "I've seen the show so often I know all the songs by heart."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She's learnt the whole speech off by heart."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "if you have a change of heart, your attitude towards something changes, usually making you feel more friendly, helpful, etc.",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Dan did not want to get married but recently he’s had a change of heart."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She said she's not coming, but she might have a change of heart."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "having a lot of importance and interest for somebody",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "used to emphasize that you are telling the truth or will do what you promise",
            "labels": "(informal)",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "I saw him do it—cross my heart."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "used to compare two things and say that one of them is better",
            "labels": "(informal)",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Look at him dance! Eat your heart out, Fred Astaire *(= he dances even better than Fred Astaire)*."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to be able or willing to do something",
            "labels": "(literary)",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Can you find it in your heart to forgive her?"
                },
                {
                    "text": "He couldn't find it in himself to trust anyone again."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "in a way that is sincere",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "I beg you, from the bottom of my heart, to spare his life."
                },
                {
                    "text": "It was clearly an offer that came from the heart."
                },
                {
                    "text": "I could tell he spoke from the heart."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to make somebody feel positive, especially when they thought that they had no chance of achieving something",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to give your love to one person",
            "examples": [],
            "topics": ["Feelings"]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "used to ask somebody to be kind and/or reasonable",
            "labels": "(informal)",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Have a heart! I’ve nowhere else to stay!"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to be a very kind person",
            "examples": [],
            "topics": ["Personal qualities"]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to be a person who does not show other people sympathy",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to want somebody to be happy and successful even though your actions may not show this",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Although he was sometimes too strict with his children, he had their best interests at heart."
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Success"]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to be very dear to somebody",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "He'll always have a place in my heart."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "with a lot of energy and enthusiasm",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "They threw themselves heart and soul into the project."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "used to say that you do not feel sympathy for somebody",
            "labels": "(ironic)",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "‘I have to go to Brazil on business.’ ‘My heart bleeds for you!’"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "used to say that you feel a lot of sympathy for somebody",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Our hearts go out to the families of the victims."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "somebody feels nervous or frightened about something",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "My heart was in my mouth as I opened the envelope."
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Feelings"]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "used to say that somebody’s intentions are kind and sincere even though they sometimes do the wrong thing",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "used to say that you are not very interested in or enthusiastic about something",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Her heart isn't in her job."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "used to say that somebody has a sudden feeling of happiness or excitement",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "My heart leapt at the news."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Her heart leaped with joy."
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Feelings"]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "used to say that somebody has a sudden feeling of fear, excitement, etc.",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "My heart missed a beat when I saw who it was."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "used to say that somebody suddenly feels sad or depressed about something",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "My heart sank when I saw how much work there was left."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She watched him go **with a sinking heart**."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "a home is where the people you love are",
            "labels": "(saying)",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "happy and cheerful",
            "labels": "(British English)",
            "examples": [],
            "topics": ["Feelings"]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "if you know something in your heart, you have a strong feeling that it is true",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "She knew in her heart of hearts that she was making the wrong decision."
                },
                {
                    "text": "In my heart, I knew it wasn't true."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "it makes somebody feel happy when they see or hear something",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "It does my heart good to see the old place being taken care of so well."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to act according to what you feel rather than to what you think is sensible",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to stop hoping for something or trying to do something because you no longer feel confident",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to fall in love with somebody/something",
            "labels": "(formal)",
            "examples": [],
            "topics": ["Feelings"]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "a man/woman who likes the same things or has the same opinions as you",
            "examples": [],
            "topics": ["Opinion and argument"]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to be unable to do something because you know that it will make somebody sad or upset",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "using only your memory",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "She's learnt the whole speech off by heart."
                },
                {
                    "text": "I've seen the show so often I know all the songs by heart."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "because of kind feelings, without thinking about what advantage there will be for you",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "You're not telling me he offered to lend you the money out of the goodness of his heart?"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to tell somebody all your problems, feelings, etc.",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Finally, he broke down in tears and poured out his heart to her."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to want something very much",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "They’ve set their heart on a house in the country."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "very unhappy or disappointed",
            "labels": "(formal)",
            "examples": [],
            "topics": ["Feelings"]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to cry noisily for a long time because you are very sad",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "She flung herself at his chest and sobbed her heart out."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to make somebody fall in love with you",
            "labels": "(literary)",
            "examples": [],
            "topics": ["Feelings"]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to make somebody be afraid, etc.",
            "labels": "(formal)",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "The sound of gunfire struck fear into the hearts of the villagers."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to feel more positive about something, especially when you thought that you had no chance of achieving something",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "The government can take heart from the latest opinion polls."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to be very upset by something that somebody says or does",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "You shouldn’t take everything he says to heart."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to strongly affect you in an emotional way",
            "labels": "(formal)",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to destroy the most important part or aspect of something",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Closing the factory tore the heart out of the community."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "as much as you want",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "a supervised play area where children can run around to their heart’s content"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to make somebody feel happy or sympathetic",
            "labels": "(British English)",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Doesn’t that story just warm the cockles of your heart?"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "the way to make somebody like or love you",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "The way to a man's heart is through his stomach *(= by giving him good food)*."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to allow your feelings to be seen by other people",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "He’s not one to wear his heart on his sleeve."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "if a person does not know about something that they would normally think was bad, then it cannot hurt them",
            "labels": "(saying)",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "What does it matter if I use his flat while he’s away? What the eye doesn’t see…!"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to make somebody love you",
            "examples": [],
            "topics": ["Feelings"]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "completely",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "I hope with all my heart that things work out for you."
                },
                {
                    "text": "I wish you well with all my heart."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "thinking and behaving like a young person even when you are old",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "My father is 76 but he’s still young at heart."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He's over 70, but he's young at heart."
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "pronunciations": {
        "uk": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/hɑːt/",
                "audio": "he/heart/heart__gb_1.mp3"
            }
        ],
        "us": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/hɑːrt/",
                "audio": "he/heart/heart__us_1.mp3"
            }
        ]
    },
    "wordOrigin": "Old English heorte, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch hart and German Herz, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin cor, cord- and Greek kēr, kardia."
}