Pronunciation

/sɛt/

Definitions

Noun

• Sweat: (noun) 1. The natural salty fluid produced by the body’s glands as a response to heat, physical exertion, or stress, which evaporates to cool the skin. 2. A profuse production of this fluid, often causing a feeling of being hot or uncomfortable. 3. [informal] An expression of nervousness or anxiety, often accompanied by visible perspiration.

Verb

• To sweat: (verb) 1. To produce sweat, especially as a result of physical activity or stress. 2. [informal] To worry or be anxious about something.

Adjective

• Sweaty: (adjective) Characterized by or covered in sweat.

Adverb

• Sweating: (adverb) In a manner that causes sweating, especially as a result of physical effort.

Phrases

• “Break a sweat” means to work hard and produce a lot of sweat.
• “Sweat it out” refers to overcoming a difficult situation by enduring it until completion.
• “Sweat glands” are the specialized organs responsible for producing sweat.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “After the long hike, he was covered in sweat from head to toe.”
• Verb: “The athlete was sweating profusely after finishing the marathon.”
• Adjective: “The dog was lying on the hot pavement, panting heavily and looking sweaty.”
• Adverb: “He was sweating so much that his shirt was drenched.”

Synonyms

• Perspiration
• Excess moisture
• Slick
• Clammy
• Dripping with sweat
• Beaded with sweat