💦sweat

verb
/swɛt/

Meaning

to produce liquid from your skin when you are hot or nervous
moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear

Example Sentences

He was sweating after running for an hour.

After running for an hour, he was covered in sweat.

Example Expressions

break a sweat

Synonyms

perspire, exude, drip, toil, labor, perspiration, moisture, dampness
Entry 1
perspire, exude, drip, toil, labor
Entry 2
perspiration, moisture, dampness

Antonyms

rest, relax, cool, dryness, coolness
Entry 1
rest, relax, cool
Entry 2
dryness, coolness

Collocations

heavy sweat, cold sweat, sweat profusely, make someone sweat, break into sweat, sweat glands
Entry 1
heavy sweat, cold sweat, sweat profusely, make someone sweat
Entry 2
break into sweat, sweat glands, cold sweat, sweat profusely

More Example Sentences

I am sweating in the heat.

It is cold today, wear a sweater.

I don't like summer because the sweating makes me uncomfortable.

Related Vocabularies

To speak ambiguously or avoid giving a clear answer.
to make someone so frightened that they are unable to move or think; to turn into stone
to reach the highest point or final stage
to grow or cause to grow gradually
Placed in a particular class or group.
to point out; to show or suggest; to be a sign of

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