sweat

[swet]

sweat Definition

  • 1a clear, salty liquid that comes through your skin when you are hot, nervous, or ill
  • 2the state of sweating
  • 3hard work or physical effort

Using sweat: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sweat" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She wiped the sweat from her forehead.

  • Example

    I was dripping with sweat after my workout.

  • Example

    The heat was so intense that we were all covered in sweat.

  • Example

    He put a lot of sweat into building his own house.

sweat Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with sweat

  • to start sweating, especially as a result of exercise or physical exertion

    Example

    I didn't even break a sweat during my morning jog.

  • used to say that something is easy or not a problem

    Example

    Can you finish this project by tomorrow? - No sweat!

  • to endure a difficult or unpleasant situation until it is over

    Example

    We just have to sweat it out until the storm passes.

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Summary: sweat in Brief

The term 'sweat' [swet] refers to the clear, salty liquid that comes through your skin when you are hot, nervous, or ill. It can also refer to the state of sweating or hard work and physical effort. Phrases like 'break a sweat' and 'no sweat' are commonly used to describe physical exertion or ease of a task.

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