heat through
B1 neutral inseparable transitive
In simple words
To heat food so it is warm all the way through, not just on top.
Literal meaning: To heat something all the way through (to the centre).
Meanings
1 B1 neutral
To heat food completely so that it is warm all the way to the centre.
"Put the casserole in the oven for 20 minutes to heat it through before serving."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Almost exclusively used in cooking contexts. The 'through' particle signals thoroughness — the heat must penetrate to the core of the food. Commonly found in recipe instructions. Very similar to 'warm through.' Separable in practice: 'heat it through.'
Commonly used with
food casserole soup pasta leftovers gently thoroughly
Forms
Base
heat through
I/you/we/they
3rd person
heats through
he/she/it
Past simple
heated through
yesterday
Past participle
heated through
have + pp
-ing form
heating through
continuous
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