Sweating

Pronunciation: /ˈswɛtɪŋ/

Definitions of sweating

noun the act of perspiring, typically as a result of heat or physical exertion

Example Sentences

A1 I am sweating because it is hot outside.

A2 After running for 30 minutes, I was sweating profusely.

B1 The intense workout left me drenched in sweat.

B2 Despite the air conditioning, she was still sweating from nervousness.

C1 The athlete's sweating was a result of pushing himself to the limit during the competition.

C2 The doctor diagnosed the excessive sweating as a medical condition that required treatment.

Examples of sweating in a Sentence

formal The intense physical activity left him sweating profusely.

informal I'm sweating bullets waiting for the test results.

slang She was sweating buckets during the job interview.

figurative The pressure of the situation had him sweating bullets.

Grammatical Forms of sweating

• past tense: sweated
• plural: sweatings
• comparative: more sweating
• superlative: most sweating
• present tense: sweat
• future tense: will sweat
• perfect tense: have sweated
• continuous tense: is sweating
• singular: sweating
• positive degree: sweaty
• infinitive: to sweat
• gerund: sweating
• participle: sweating

Origin and Evolution of sweating

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'sweating' originated from the Old English word 'swætan', which means to perspire or exude moisture.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sweating' has retained its original meaning of perspiring, but it has also come to be used in various contexts such as describing intense physical exertion or anxiety.