Meaning & Definition of word "Sweat"

Sweat

/swɛt/

1. A clear, salty liquid produced by glands in the skin, which helps regulate body temperature.
- Example: After running for an hour, I could feel the sweat pouring down my face.
2. A state of mental or physical effort or stress.
- Example: The team's success came after a lot of sweat and hard work.

1. To excrete moisture through the skin as a result of heat, physical exertion, or stress.
- Example: He began to sweat as the temperature rose during the hike.
2. To worry or feel anxious about something.
- Example: I was sweating over the final exam, hoping I had studied enough.

●Old English 'swæt', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'zweet' and German 'Schweiß'.

break a sweat:

To exert oneself, especially through physical activity.

sweat the small stuff:

To worry excessively about trivial matters.

sweat it out:

To endure a stressful or uncomfortable situation.

perspiration:

The process of sweating.

gland:

An organ that secretes substances for use in the body or for discharge into the surroundings.

dehydration:

A condition resulting from excessive loss of water from the body.

Meaning: To work hard or to put in a lot of effort.

● Example Sentence: He's been sweating over that project for weeks.

Meaning: Feeling nervous or anxious.

● Example Sentence: I’m sweating about the results of the interview.