sweat — moisture that comes out through the skin when hot or nervous
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: moisture that comes out through the skin when hot or nervous
Pronunciation (IPA): /swet/
Korean meaning: 땀
Korean pronunciation: **스웻**
Example Sentences
- His palms were sweaty before the big presentation.
- Don't sweat it - the test was easier than expected!
- My gym clothes are soaked in sweat after that workout.
sweat
NOUN//swet//
moisture that comes out through the skin when hot or nervous
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/swet/
🇬🇧 UK/swet/
🌳Etymology
Rootsweat
Origin
고대 영어 'swætan'에서 유래되었으며, 게르만어족의 공통 조상에서 나온 단어입니다. 인간의 기본적인 생리현상을 나타내는 오래된 단어 중 하나입니다.
🎵Rhyme
wetsetgetbetnet
wet
set
get
bet
net
🔗Collocations
cold sweat
break a sweat
sweat bullets
sweat shop
work up a sweat
no sweat
📝Examples
“His palms were sweaty before the big presentation.”
“Don't sweat it - the test was easier than expected!”
“My gym clothes are soaked in sweat after that workout.”
😄 Fun example
“He broke into a cold sweat when he realized he forgot his wallet on a date.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
perspirationmoisturedampness
Antonyms
drynessaridity
Related
sweatersweatyperspirehumidexercise
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