sweating
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for sweating, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The process of releasing sweat through the skin, usually to cool the body.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
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.