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."
separable
heat through
B1 neutral inseparable transitive
To make food warm all the way to the centre, not just on the outside.
In plain English
To heat food so it is warm all the way through, not just on top.
What does "heat through" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To heat something all the way through (to the centre).
Actually means
To heat food so it is warm all the way through, not just on top.
Usage tip
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.'
Words that pair with "heat through"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
food casserole soup pasta leftovers gently thoroughly
How to conjugate "heat through"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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