sweat
/swɛt/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1
Fluid that exits the body through pores in the skin usually due to physical stress and/or high temperature for the purpose of regulating body temperature and removing certain compounds from the circulation.
2
The state of one who is sweating; diaphoresis.
3
Hard work; toil.
4
Moisture issuing from any substance.
5
A short run by a racehorse as a form of exercise.
6
The sweating sickness.
7
A soldier (especially one who is old or experienced).
8
An extremely or excessively competitive player.
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Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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