CEFR B2

perspiration

noun

Meaning

The process of sweating, or the liquid that is released from the body through sweating, especially when it is hot or after exercise.

Examples

The intense heat caused beads of perspiration to form on his forehead.
He wiped the perspiration from his brow with the back of his hand.

Synonyms: sweat, sweating, transpiration, sudation

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perspiration (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌpɜːr.spɪˈreɪ.ʃən/

Definition

The process of sweating, or the liquid that is released from the body through sweating, especially when it is hot or after exercise.

Examples

The intense heat caused beads of perspiration to form on his forehead.
He wiped the perspiration from his brow with the back of his hand.
Her clothes were damp with perspiration after the long hike.

How to Use perspiration

perspiration from (prepositional phrase): Sweat coming from a specific part of the body. — "He wiped the perspiration from his face."
damp with perspiration (collocation): Covered in sweat. — "Her collar was damp with perspiration."

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