English · Body & Health
sweating
/ˈswɛtɪŋ/
[/ˈswɛtɪŋ/]
producing sweat from the skin
Intermediateverb
Definition
Producing sweat from the skin, usually because of heat, effort, or nervousness. It is the present participle of 'sweat'.
Example
He was sweating after carrying the boxes upstairs.
He was sweating after carrying the boxes upstairs.
Etymology
Present participle of 'sweat', from Old English 'swāt'.
How & Where It’s Used
Common after exercise and in hot or stressful situations.