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.

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Word Description / Examples
sweating

Repeating of the 1st entry - sweating is the process of moisture being excreted through the skin as a natural bodily function.

  • Sweating helps cool down the body.
perspiration

A more formal or technical term for the bodily process of sweating, often used in medical or scientific writing.

  • Perspiration is the body's natural way to regulate temperature.
  • The doctor noted excessive perspiration as a symptom.
humidity

When referring to the amount of moisture in the air, often in weather forecasts, scientific contexts, or discussions about climate conditions.

  • The humidity today is very high, making it feel much hotter.
  • Plants thrive well in areas with consistent humidity.

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.

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sweating

Used when referring to the physical reaction of the body to heat, exercise, or stress.

  • After jogging for an hour, she was sweating a lot
  • The intense summer heat had everyone sweating
anxiety

Used to describe a feeling of worry or fear, often about future events or situations.

  • Before the exam, he was filled with anxiety
  • Her anxiety about the job interview kept her up all night
tension

Used to describe a feeling of stress or strain, often between people or within a situation.

  • There was a lot of tension in the room before the big meeting
  • The argument created tension between the two friends

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.

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Word Description / Examples
sweating

Same as the first entry; this term is also the most commonly used and understood by general audiences.

  • Sweating is the body's way of cooling down.
  • She was drenched in sweat after the workout.
perspire

A more formal term often used in medical, scientific, or polite contexts to describe the body's process of sweating.

  • It's normal to perspire during intense physical activity.
  • He wasn't feeling well and began to perspire heavily.
bead

Often used metaphorically to describe small droplets of liquid, usually sweat, forming on the skin. It can describe a more precise observation and is less commonly used in day-to-day conversation.

  • Beads of sweat formed on his forehead under the hot sun.
  • She could see beads of perspiration on his upper lip.

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.