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Sweat: meaning, definitions and examples

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sweat

 

[ swษ›t ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

physical activity

A clear, salty liquid secreted by glands in the skin, especially when one is hot or has been exercising.

Synonyms

droplets, moisture, perspiration

Examples of usage

  • I was covered in sweat after my workout.
  • She wiped the sweat from her forehead with a towel.
Context #2 | Verb

exertion

To excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin, typically as a result of heat or physical exertion.

Synonyms

beads, exude, perspire

Examples of usage

  • She sweated profusely during her intense workout.
  • The athletes were sweating heavily after the game.

Translations

Translations of the word "sweat" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น suor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคธเฅ€เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SchweiรŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keringat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pot

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฑ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sueur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sudor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ter

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋•€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฑู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pot

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pot

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฑ—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ znoj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sviti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒคแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sudor

Word origin

The word 'sweat' originated from the Old English 'swat', which means 'sweat'. The concept of sweating has been a natural human phenomenon since ancient times, used to cool the body and eliminate toxins. Throughout history, sweating has been associated with physical exertion, heat, and even emotional stress.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,776 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.