Sweating: meaning, definitions and examples

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sweating

 

[ หˆswษ›tษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น suor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคธเฅ€เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schwitzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berkeringat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั‚ะพะฒะธะดั–ะปะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pocenie siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฑ—ใ‚’ใ‹ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท transpiration

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sudoraciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท terleme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋•€ ํ˜๋ฆฌ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุนุฑู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pocenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ potenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡บๆฑ—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ potenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ svitamyndun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตั€ะปะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒฎแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™rlษ™mษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sudoraciรณn

Etymology

The word 'sweating' originated from the Old English word 'swรฆtan', 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,755, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.