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Definition of sweating - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
body coolingprocess of perspiring to cool the body
- During the marathon, his sweating was excessive..
2.
cookingTECH. UK gentle heating of vegetables in oil or butterTECH. UK
- Sweating onions enhances their sweetness.
3.
physicsRare condensation of moisture on a cold surfaceRare
- The sweating on the windows was heavy this morning..
Adjective
1.
physical stateemitting sweat due to heat or exertion
- He was sweating after the long run.
2.
bodyappearing to exude moisture
- The sweating glass left a ring on the table.
3.
- She was sweating over the upcoming exam.
Images of sweating
process of perspiring to cool the body 
gentle heating of vegetables in oil or butter 
condensation of moisture on a cold surface
Expressions with sweating
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condition where a person sweats much more than the usual amount
Excessive sweating can be a sign of stress or an underlying health problem.
deadly disease in 15th-century Europe with intense sweating
Sweating sickness caused widespread fear in medieval England.
Origin of sweating
Old English, swāt (sweat)
Terms with sweating included in their meaning
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physical exertion
start sweating due to physical activity
sudden sweating
suddenly start sweating from fear, stress, or physical effort
medical
physical state of sweating and feeling cold from anxiety
medical
skin irritation from excessive sweating
body
the process of sweating through the skin
relaxation
room filled with steam for sweating and cleansing
weight loss
lose weight through sweating during exercise
medical
condition of sweating due to illness
weather
extremely hot weather causing discomfort, often with humidity or sweating
sweating
producing sweat due to heat or exertion
sweat
foam from excessive sweating, especially on a horse
fear or anxiety
feeling very scared or nervous and sweating from it
nutrition
sweating caused by high protein intake
overeating
excessive sweating after eating a lot of meat
exercise
sweating heavily due to heat or exertion
excessive sweating
sweat a lot due to heat or exertion
excessive sweating
sweat a lot due to heat or stress
profuse sweating
sweat heavily like a horse does
profuse sweating
sweat a lot due to heat or exercise
detox
remove toxins from the body by sweating
medical
alleviate illness symptoms by sweating
medical
skin irritation caused by sweating
medical
excessive sweating during sleep
medical
sweating, bleeding, or vomiting large amounts
Examples of sweating in a sentence
His sweating was noticeable after the intense workout. Sweating carrots before adding them to the stew brings out their flavor. The chef demonstrated sweating garlic to the culinary students. The sweating on the glass was a sign of high humidity. Sweating on the pipes indicated a temperature difference. The sweating workers took a break under the shade.
She was sweating profusely in the hot sun. The sweating athlete took a break. Sweating bottles were placed on the table. The manager was sweating during the intense meeting. He was sweating while waiting for the interview results.
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- French:transpiration, transpirant, ...
- German:Schwitzen, verschwitzt, ...
- Italian:sudorazione, sudato, ...
- Spanish:sudoración, sudoroso, ...
- Portuguese:transpiração, suado, ...
- Chinese:流汗, 出汗的, ...
- Japanese:発汗, 汗をかいている, ...
- Arabic:تَعَرُّق, مُتَعَرِّق, ...
- Hebrew:הַזָּעָה, מַזִּיעַ, ...
- Russian:потоотделение, вспотевший, ...
- Ukrainian:потовиділення, спітнілий, ...
- Hindi:पसीना आना, पसीने से तर, ...
Definition of sweat - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
body fluidsalty fluid produced by glands in the skin
- After the run, sweat dripped from his forehead.
2.
laborhard work or effort
- The project required a lot of sweat and dedication.
3.
anxietystate of worry or eagerness
- He was in a sweat about the exam results.
4.
condensationmoisture on a surface
- Sweat formed on the cold glass.
Verb
1.
perspireintr. produce salty liquid from the skin during heat or effortintr.
- He began to sweat during the intense workout.
2.
labortr./intr. work very hard or diligentlytr./intr.
- She had to sweat to finish the project on time.
3.
stresstr./intr. worry or feel anxioustr./intr.
- Don't sweat the small stuff.
4.
cookingtr. TECH. US cook slowly to reduce moisturetr. TECH. US
- Sweat the onions until they are soft.
Images of sweat
moisture on a surface
Expressions with sweat
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perspiration that feels cold due to fear
He woke up in a cold sweat after the nightmare.
lose weight through sweating during exercise
She managed to sweat off five pounds at the gym.
be extremely nervous or anxious
He was sweating bricks before his big presentation.
work done under poor conditions for low pay
Many factories in the area rely on sweat labour.
start sweating due to physical activity
He didn't break a sweat during the entire run.
do not worry about it
Don't sweat it, everything will be fine.
perspire heavily often because of nervousness or intense heat
I sweat like a sinner in church during long oral exams.
pay close attention to small details
She always sweats the details when planning events.
worry about unimportant or minor details
Don't sweat the small stuff at work.
engage in physical activity causing perspiration
He worked up a sweat at the gym this morning.
intense effort and hard work put into something
Building the company took blood, sweat, and tears.
while feeling very scared or extremely nervous
He woke up in a cold sweat after the nightmare.
feeling anxious or nervous about something
She was in a sweat before the big exam.
used to say that there is no need to worry
No sweat, I'll take care of it.
expresses that something is not a problem
"Thanks for helping!" "No sweat, mate!"
work extremely hard with great effort
She sweated blood to finish the project on time.
sweat a lot due to heat or exertion
After running the marathon, he was sweating buckets.
be extremely nervous or anxious
He was sweating bullets before his big presentation.
workplace with poor conditions and low pay
The garment industry is notorious for its sweat factories.
sweat a lot due to heat or stress
During the marathon, runners sweat gallons under the scorching sun.
endure a difficult period or situation until it is over
He decided to sweat it out rather than quit his job..
sweat heavily like a horse does
After the run, I was sweating like a horse.
sweat a lot due to heat or exercise
After the run, I was sweating like a pig.
exercise vigorously to the point of exhaustion
She sweats her guts out at the gym every morning.
Origin of sweat
Old English, swāt (perspiration)
Examples of sweat in a sentence
The athlete's sweat soaked through his jersey. Building the house took a lot of sweat. His sweat was evident in the final product. The thought of public speaking put him in a sweat. She was in a sweat over the job interview. The sweat on the mirror blurred the reflection.
Sweat dripped from the bottle on a hot day. She started to sweat under the hot sun. The pressure made him sweat profusely. They had to sweat to meet the deadline. He sweats every day to achieve his goals. She began to sweat over the upcoming exam results. He tends to sweat when deadlines approach. Sweat the garlic to bring out its flavor. The chef instructed to sweat the vegetables gently.
View all translations of sweat
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- French:sueur, transpirer, ...
- German:Schweiß, schwitzen, ...
- Italian:sudore, sudare, ...
- Spanish:sudor, sudar, ...
- Portuguese:suor, suar, ...
- Chinese:汗水, 出汗, ...
- Japanese:汗, 汗をかく, ...
- Arabic:عَرَق, تَعَرَّقَ, ...
- Hebrew:זֵיעָה, לְהַזִּיעַ, ...
- Russian:пот, потеть, ...
- Ukrainian:піт, пітніти, ...
- Hindi:पसीना, पसीना आना, ...
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