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sweat

noun verb

Use of physical or mental energy; hard work

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
S
Ends with
T
Contains
WE
Scrabble score
8
CEFR level
A2

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noun

  1. Use of physical or mental energy; hard work

    “He got an A for effort”

noun

  1. Salty fluid secreted by sweat glands

    “Sweat poured off his brow”

noun

  1. Condensation of moisture on a cold surface

    “The cold glasses were streaked with sweat”

noun

  1. Agitation resulting from active worry

    “Don't get in a stew”

verb

  1. Excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin

    “Exercise makes one sweat”

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Example Sentences

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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