Meaning & Definition of Sweat in English
English⟶
Sweat
/swɛt/
noun
1. Salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
- "Sweat poured off his brow"
synonym:
- perspiration,
- sweat,
- sudor
2. Agitation resulting from active worry
- "Don't get in a stew"
- "He's in a sweat about exams"
synonym:
- fret,
- stew,
- sweat,
- lather,
- swither
3. Condensation of moisture on a cold surface
- "The cold glasses were streaked with sweat"
synonym:
- sweat
4. Use of physical or mental energy
- Hard work
- "He got an a for effort"
- "They managed only with great exertion"
synonym:
- effort,
- elbow grease,
- exertion,
- travail,
- sweat
verb
1. Excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin
- "Exercise makes one sweat"
synonym:
- sweat,
- sudate,
- perspire
Examples of using
He wiped the sweat from his forehead.
My hands began to sweat.
I sweat everyday.