sweat
UK: swɛt | US: swɛt
n. the salty liquid that comes out through the skin when one is hot, nervous, or ill
v. to produce sweat; to work hard
The word "sweat" originates from Old English swāt, meaning "perspiration" or "toil." It is derived from Proto-Germanic swaitaz, which is also the root of related words in other Germanic languages (e.g., German Schweiß, Dutch zweet). The term has retained its core meaning of bodily perspiration while also extending metaphorically to denote hard labor or exertion. Its simplicity and directness reflect its ancient, unbroken lineage in English.
After running for an hour, his shirt was soaked with sweat.
She wiped the sweat from her forehead with a towel.
The workers sweated under the scorching sun.
He broke into a cold sweat when he heard the bad news.
The chef sweated over the hot stove to prepare the meal.