Wordiyoheart
Old EnglishVariants
heart
Related Roots
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About This Root
From Old English heorte, from Proto-Germanic *hertō, cognate with Latin cor (source of 'cardiac'). In English it represents both the physical organ (heartbeat) and emotions (hearten, dishearten, lighthearted). Compounds reveal attitude: hearty means warm and vigorous, while heartrending describes emotional devastation.
Associated Words
dishearten
To cause someone to lose hope or enthusiasm; to discourage
GREA1
heart
the organ pumping blood; the seat of emotions; the center
NGSL 1kIELTSA1
heartbeat
A single pulsation of the heart; a vital driving force
IELTSB1
hearten
To encourage or give confidence to someone
GREA1
heartrending
Causing great sadness or grief
GREC2
hearty
Warm and enthusiastic; nourishing and substantial
B1
light-hearted
Cheerful and carefree
lightheartedly
In a cheerful, carefree manner
C2