Sweat: meaning, definitions and examples

Commonly used in everyday language to describe the act of the body producing fluid through glands, usually due to heat, physical activity, or stress.

• He started to sweat after running a mile.
• She felt the sweat dripping down her back during the hot day.

A more formal or technical term for sweat, often used in medical, scientific, or formal settings.

• Perspiration can help cool the body when it is overheated.
• He wiped the perspiration from his brow during the intense workout.

Describes a general presence of water or liquid, can be used to talk about humidity, dampness, or slight wetness, not limited to sweat.

• The moisture in the air made it feel warmer.
• There was a lot of moisture on the bathroom mirror after the shower.

Typically refers to small drops of liquid, often in scientific or descriptive contexts, and can be used more broadly beyond the concept of sweat.

• The droplets of rain splashed against the window.
• Tiny droplets of sweat appeared on his forehead.

Another similar word for 'sweat', already described above. This entry could be considered a duplicate

• He sweat a lot during the game
• She could feel herself start to sweat in the hot room

A more formal or medical term for sweating, often used in written language, formal conversations, or medical contexts.

• The doctor noted that the patient began to perspire during the examination
• People tend to perspire more in hot climates

Used to describe the process of slowly and steadily releasing a substance, not only sweat but also other liquids or even abstract things like confidence or charm.

• The injured tree began to exude sap
• She exudes confidence and grace in every situation

Typically used to describe small drops of sweat or other liquids that form on the surface of the skin or objects. It often conveys a more visual and detailed image.

• Beads of sweat formed on his forehead as he ran
• The beads of condensation on the glass made it look refreshing