sweats Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun garment consisting of sweat pants and a sweatshirt
   sweat suit; workout suit; sweatsuit.
   
2. noun salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
   perspiration; sudor; sweat.
   
   • sweat poured off his brow
3. noun agitation resulting from active worry
   swither; sweat; stew; lather; fret.
   
   • don't get in a stew
   • he's in a sweat about exams
4. noun condensation of moisture on a cold surface
   sweat.
   
   • the cold glasses were streaked with sweat
5. noun use of physical or mental energy; hard work
   exertion; elbow grease; effort; travail; sweat.
   
   • he got an A for effort
   • they managed only with great exertion
6. verb excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin
   perspire; sweat; sudate.
   
   • Exercise makes one sweat

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