nounπShareFluid that exits the body through pores in the skin usually due to physical stress and/or high temperature for the purpose of regulating body temperature and removing certain compounds from the circulation."After running a mile in the summer heat, he wiped the sweats from his forehead. "bodyphysiologymedicinebiologybiochemistryhumanfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe state of one who sweats; diaphoresis."Just thinking about the interview tomorrow puts me into a nervous sweat."physiologymedicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(especially WWI) A soldier (especially one who is old or experienced)."During World War I, the fresh recruits often looked to the "sweats" for guidance and survival tips in the trenches. "militarypersonwarhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe sweating sickness."The historical records described how entire villages were decimated by the sweats, a terrifying illness characterized by profuse sweating and fever. "diseasemedicinehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMoisture issuing from any substance."the sweat of hay or grain in a mow or stack"physiologybodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA short run by a racehorse as a form of exercise."The trainer gave the young colt a few sweats before deciding if he was ready for a longer workout. "sportanimalraceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareHard work; toil.""Getting good grades in college requires a lot of sweats." "workjobactionachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo emit sweat."After running to catch the bus, she sweats a lot. "physiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to excrete moisture through skin."The hard workout sweats me. "physiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo work hard.""Maria sweats over her exams every semester to get good grades." "workactionachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo extract money, labour, etc. from, by exaction or oppression."to sweat a spendthrift"economybusinessworkvaluemoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo worry."He always sweats the small details, even if they don't matter much. "mindemotionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo worry about (something)."She always sweats the small details when planning a party. "mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo emit, in the manner of sweat."to sweat blood"physiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo emit moisture."After running up the stairs, he sweats a lot. "physiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo solder (a pipe joint) together."The plumber will sweat the copper pipes together to stop the leak under the sink. "utilitytechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stress out."He always sweats the small details before a presentation. "mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cook slowly at low heat, in shallow oil and without browning, to reduce moisture content."The chef sweats the onions in olive oil until they are soft and translucent, but not browned. "foodutensilprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove a portion of (a coin), as by shaking it with others in a bag, so that the friction wears off a small quantity of the metal.""Centuries ago, some people would try to sweat gold coins by shaking them in a bag to collect the tiny gold dust that wore off." "businesseconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo suffer a penalty; to smart for one's misdeeds."After cheating on the test, he finally sweats when the teacher calls him into her office. "sufferingguiltemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo scrape the sweat from (a horse)."After the long ride, the cowboy sweats his horse to cool it down and prevent it from getting sick. "animalsportbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sweatsuit."After her workout, Maria changed out of her running clothes and put on a comfortable pair of sweats. "wearstyleitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny illness causing copious perspiration."My brother has the flu and is experiencing terrible sweats throughout the night, soaking his pajamas. "diseasemedicinephysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareNervousness.""He had the sweats before his big presentation, so he kept pacing back and forth." "sensationconditionmindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading