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- DictionarySweat/swet/
noun
- 1. moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically in profuse quantities as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear: "beads of sweat broke out on her brow"
- 2. another term for sweatsuit or sweatpants informal North American
verb
- 1. exude sweat: "he was sweating profusely"
- 2. heat (chopped vegetables) slowly in a pan with a small amount of fat, so that they cook in their own juices: "sweat the celery and onions with olive oil and seasoning"
Learn the various meanings and uses of the word sweat as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and etymology. Find out how to say sweat in different contexts and phrases, and how to cite this entry.
Sweat is the clear, salty liquid that you pass through your skin when you are hot, ill, or frightened. It can also mean to work hard, worry, or exert effort. Learn more about sweat and its usage with examples and idioms.
Learn the meaning of sweat as a noun and a verb, with examples of how to use it in different contexts. Find out the synonyms, idioms and phrasal verbs related to sweat.
Sweat definition: to perspire, especially freely or profusely.. See examples of SWEAT used in a sentence.
Sweat is liquid on skin that appears when you are hot, ill or afraid. Learn how to use the word sweat in different contexts, idioms and expressions with the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
Sweat is perspiration that makes you feel cooler when it evaporates off the surface of your skin — or the giving-off of this liquid. If you exercise hard, you will sweat. The word sweat comes from the Old English word swætan, which means “perspire,” and “work hard.”
Sweat is the colorless saline moisture excreted by the sweat glands, especially during strenuous activity or heat. It can also mean to excrete sweat, to cause sweat, or to worry or work hard.
