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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.
The hardworking laborer wiped the sweat from his brow with a worn-out handkerchief.
02
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
03
condensation of moisture on a cold surface
04
agitation resulting from active worry
05
a player who is overly competitive or tries too hard to win
SlangExamples
Lobbies are full of sweats today.
Do n't be such a sweat, just have fun.
to sweat
Examples
After a long run, he began to sweat profusely.
Working under the hot sun, she could feel herself starting to sweat.
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.
He sweated about the job interview, worried he would n't make a good impression.
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.
He sweated the vegetables gently to bring out their natural flavors.
Lexical Tree
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