Meaning Of The Word Sweat

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Sweat Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Sweat?

sweat
uncountable noun: Sweat is the salty colourless liquid which comes through your skin when you are hot, ill, or afraid.
verb: When you sweat, sweat comes through your skin.

sweat in American English
the clear, alkaline, salty liquid given forth in drops through the pores of the skin; perspiration
to give forth (moisture) through pores or a porous surface
to give forth a characteristic salty moisture through the pores of the skin; perspire
intransitive verb: to perspire, esp. freely or profusely
transitive verb: to excrete (perspiration, moisture, etc.) through the pores of the skin

sweat in British English
noun: the secretion from the sweat glands, esp when profuse and visible, as during strenuous activity, from excessive heat, etc; commonly also called perspiration

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