sweating
0 antonyms and opposites of sweating, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The process of releasing sweat through the skin, usually to cool the body.
How to use sweating
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From "sweat" plus the "-ing" ending, from Middle English sweting.
Full origin of sweating →Frequently asked questions
What does “sweating” mean?
The word “sweating” means the process of releasing sweat through the skin, usually to cool the body. In plain terms, producing sweat, or a cooking method of softening vegetables gently in fat.
How do you pronounce “sweating”?
“Sweating” is pronounced SWEH-tihng (/ˈswɛtɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “sweating” in a sentence?
Here is “sweating” used in a sentence: “Excessive sweating during the workout left him dehydrated.”
What part of speech is “sweating”?
“Sweating” is a noun.
Where does the word “sweating” come from?
The word “sweating” comes from Middle English. From "sweat" plus the "-ing" ending, from Middle English sweting.
Is “sweating” a common word?
“Sweating” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “sweating” have?
“Sweating” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of releasing sweat through the skin, usually to cool the body.
What is the difference between sweating as a bodily process and as a cooking technique?
Sweating as a bodily process refers to releasing sweat through the skin, usually to cool the body during heat or exertion. As a cooking technique, sweating means gently heating vegetables in fat until they soften, without browning them. The two senses share the idea of releasing moisture through gentle, controlled heat.
When would a recipe tell you to start sweating vegetables?
A recipe calls for sweating vegetables, such as onions or garlic, when it wants them softened gently in fat over low to medium heat without browning, usually as a first step before adding other ingredients.
Is sweating during exercise a sign of a problem?
Sweating during exercise is typically a normal, healthy process the body uses to cool itself through releasing sweat through the skin. It becomes a concern only if it is unusually excessive or occurs without physical exertion or heat, which is outside the scope of the word's basic meaning.