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Sweat
01
the body's way of cooling down with a salty liquid
Examples
The athletes ' sweat dripped onto the gym floor as they pushed themselves to the limit.
02
effort or exertion of physical or mental energy
03
moisture that forms on a cold surface due to condensation
04
anxiety or agitation caused by worry or stress
05
a player who is overly competitive or tries too hard to win
SlangExamples
Lobbies are full of sweats today.
to sweat
Examples
After a long run, he began to sweat profusely.
02
to be worried or anxious about something
Intransitive: to sweat over sth | to sweat about sth
Examples
She sweated over the upcoming exam, fearing she had n't studied enough.
03
to cook food slowly over low heat without browning, typically covered, to release moisture and soften the ingredients
Transitive: to sweat vegetables
Examples
The chef instructed her to sweat the onions until they became soft and translucent.
Lexical Tree
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