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sweat
noun
verb
Use of physical or mental energy; hard work
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noun
Use of physical or mental energy; hard work
“He got an A for effort”
noun
Salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
“Sweat poured off his brow”
noun
Condensation of moisture on a cold surface
“The cold glasses were streaked with sweat”
noun
Agitation resulting from active worry
“Don't get in a stew”
verb
Excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin
“Exercise makes one sweat”
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He got an A for effort
They managed only with great exertion
Sweat poured off his brow
The cold glasses were streaked with sweat
Don't get in a stew
He's in a sweat about exams
Exercise makes one sweat
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