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Definition heart in British English

heart noun

noun
/hɑː(r)t/
1

the organ in your chest that makes blood flow around your body

Example

I could hear his heart beating.

Example

Did you know he had a weak heart?

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2

the area of your chest where your heart is

Example

She held the child close to her heart.

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3

your feelings and emotions considered as part of your character

Example

My advice would be to follow your heart.

Example

Ted may not be rich but he's got a good heart.

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4

the central part of something, that is furthest from the outside

Example

They live in the heart of the city's medieval quarter.

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a beautiful house deep in the heart of the English countryside

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4.1

the inner, central part of something such as a vegetable

Example

artichoke hearts

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5

the most important or basic part of something

Example

These questions go to the heart of the current debate.

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Cost-cutting is at the heart of their development plan.

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6

a shape that represents love

Example

a shirt decorated with little hearts

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7

a playing card with a red heart shape on it

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7.1

the suit of playing cards that have red heart shapes on them. The other suits are diamonds, clubs, and spades

Example

the six of hearts

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8

to change one's opinion

Example

In the beginning she was going to marry George, but later on she changed heart.

Definition heart in British English

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