Definition of Sweat
Sweat
sweat


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to give off moisture through pores in the skin, often in visible amounts, as a response to heat, illness, exertion, or strong emotion;

e.g. The room made him sweat because it was hot and still. I start to sweat when I think of speaking in front of a large audience.

(verb)
to make a great effort at something, or (informal) to worry about something, often for a long period of time;

e.g. She knew she would sweat at the project for at least a week. We told them not to sweat about it and that we would take care of all the arrangements.

(noun)
the moisture that is given off through pores in the skin, often in visible amounts, as a response to heat, illness, exertion, or strong emotion;

e.g. I can see from the sweat on your face and clothes that you had an intense workout session.

(noun)
(informal) a state of distress, worry, or impatience;

e.g. He was in a sweat about whether he would reach the airport in time for his flight.

(noun)
(informal) hard effort or work;

e.g. She put a lot of sweat and care into doing a good job.

(noun)
(informal) a suit of casual, loose-fitting clothing, often work for exercise, especially the pants of such a suit (used as "sweats");

e.g. We wore sweats to the gym so that we would be comfortable while working out.



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  • "Don't feel entitled to anything you didn't sweat and struggle for." -- Marian Wright Edelman

  • "No one ever drowned his own sweat." -- Ann Landers



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