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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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