Meaning of the word sweat in English

What does sweat mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sweat

US /swet/
UK /swet/
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Noun

1.

moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically in profuse quantities as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear

Example:
Sweat dripped down his face after the intense workout.
She wiped the sweat from her brow.
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Verb

1.

exude moisture through the pores of the skin

Example:
He started to sweat profusely during the marathon.
The room was so hot that everyone was sweating.
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2.

work hard and long

Example:
They had to sweat for months to finish the project on time.
You'll really have to sweat if you want to pass this exam.
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