Sweating: meaning, definitions and examples

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sweating

[ ˈswɛtɪŋ ]

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during exercise

The process of perspiring, especially heavily.

Synonyms

humidity, perspiration

Examples of usage

I was drenched in sweat after my workout.
He wiped the sweat from his brow.

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nervousness

The state or condition of sweating due to nervousness or anxiety.

Synonyms

anxiety, tension

Examples of usage

The job interview made her break out in a sweat.
He was sweating bullets before the big presentation.

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physical activity

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

Synonyms

bead, perspire

Examples of usage

I started sweating as soon as I entered the sauna.
She was sweating profusely during the marathon.

Translations

Translations of the word "sweating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 suor

🇮🇳 पसीना

🇩🇪 Schwitzen

🇮🇩 berkeringat

🇺🇦 потовиділення

🇵🇱 pocenie się

🇯🇵 汗をかく

🇫🇷 transpiration

🇪🇸 sudoración

🇹🇷 terleme

🇰🇷 땀 흘리기

🇸🇦 تعرق

🇨🇿 pocení

🇸🇰 potenie

🇨🇳 出汗

🇸🇮 potenje

🇮🇸 svitamyndun

🇰🇿 терлеу

🇬🇪 ცხიმიანობა

🇦🇿 tərləmə

🇲🇽 sudoración

Word origin

The word 'sweating' originated from the Old English word 'swætan', which means 'to perspire'. Sweating is a natural process of the human body to regulate temperature and eliminate toxins. It can occur in response to physical activity, heat, nervousness, or illness. Sweating is essential for maintaining the body's internal balance and preventing overheating. Throughout history, sweating has been associated with purification rituals, saunas, and exercise routines.

See also: sweatband, sweater, sweatiness, sweatpants, sweaty.