The difference between Bland and Hot

When used as verbs, bland means to mix, whereas hot means to heat.

When used as adjectives, bland means mild, whereas hot means having a high temperature.


Bland is also noun with the meaning: mixture.

check bellow for the other definitions of Bland and Hot

  1. Bland as a verb (transitive, UK, _, dialectal):

    To mix; blend; mingle.

  2. Bland as a verb (transitive, UK, _, dialectal):

    To connect; associate.

  1. Bland as a noun (UK, _, dialectal):

    Mixture; union.

  2. Bland as a noun:

    A summer beverage prepared from the whey of churned milk, common among the inhabitants of the Shetland Islands.

  1. Bland as an adjective (now, _, rare):

    Mild; soft, gentle, balmy; smooth in manner; suave.

  2. Bland as an adjective:

    Having a soothing effect; not irritating or stimulating.

    Examples:

    "a bland oil;  a bland diet"

  3. Bland as an adjective:

    Lacking in taste, flavor, or vigor.

    Examples:

    "The coffee was bland.  nowrap The judge found the defense's case to be bland."

  4. Bland as an adjective:

    lacking interest; boring; dull

  1. Hot as an adjective (of an [[object]]):

    Having a high temperature.

    Examples:

    "He forgot the frying pan was hot, and dropped it suddenly."

  2. Hot as an adjective:

    (of the weather) Causing the air to be hot.

    Examples:

    "It is too hot to be outside.  nowrap It is hotter in summer than in winter."

  3. Hot as an adjective:

    (of a person or animal) Feeling the sensation of heat, especially to the point of discomfort.

    Examples:

    "I was so hot from being in the sun too long.  nowrap Aren't you hot with that thick coat on?"

  4. Hot as an adjective:

    (of a temper) Easily provoked to anger.

    Examples:

    "Be careful, he has a hot temper and may take it out on you."

  5. Hot as an adjective:

    Feverish.

  6. Hot as an adjective:

    (of food) Spicy.

    Examples:

    "Before moving to India, I never ate hot food. The Indians love spicy food."

  7. Hot as an adjective (informal):

    Very good, remarkable, exciting.

    Examples:

    "He's a hot young player, we should give him a trial."

  8. Hot as an adjective:

    Stolen.

    Examples:

    "'hot merchandise"

  9. Hot as an adjective (incomparable):

    Electrically charged.

    Examples:

    "a hot wire"

  10. Hot as an adjective (informal):

    Radioactive.

  11. Hot as an adjective (slang, of a person):

    Very physically and/or sexually attractive.

    Examples:

    "That girl is hot!"

  12. Hot as an adjective (slang):

    Sexual or sexy; involving sexual intercourse or sexual excitement.

  13. Hot as an adjective (slang):

    Sexually aroused; horny.

  14. Hot as an adjective:

    Popular; in demand.

    Examples:

    "His new pickup is hot!"

  15. Hot as an adjective:

    Very close to finding or guessing something to be found or guessed.

    Examples:

    "Am I warm yet?'' — ''You're hot!"

  16. Hot as an adjective:

    Performing strongly; having repeated successes.

  17. Hot as an adjective:

    Fresh; just released.

  18. Hot as an adjective:

    Uncomfortable, difficult to deal with; awkward, dangerous, unpleasant.

  19. Hot as an adjective (slang):

    Examples:

    "He was finished in a hot minute."

    "I dated him for a hot second."

  1. Hot as a verb (with ''up''):

    To heat; to make or become hot.

  2. Hot as a verb (with ''up''):

    To become lively or exciting.