sweep (Meaning)
sweep (n)
a wide scope
someone who cleans soot from chimneys
winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge
a long oar used in an open boat
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line
a movement in an arc
sweep (v)
sweep across or over
move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions
sweep with a broom or as if with a broom
force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action
to cover or extend over an area or time period
clean by sweeping
win an overwhelming victory in or on
cover the entire range of
make a big sweeping gesture or movement
Synonyms & Antonyms of sweep
sweep Sentence Examples
- The janitor swept the floor, leaving it spotless.
- The wind swept through the leaves, creating a rustling symphony.
- The detective swept the room for clues, leaving no stone unturned.
- The artist swept a brush across the canvas, creating bold strokes.
- The salesperson swept past customers, promoting their products.
- The broom swept away the dirt and dust, leaving a clean path.
- The storm swept across the town, bringing torrential rain and high winds.
- The searchlight swept across the night sky, illuminating the darkness.
- The wind swept up the sand, creating a swirling vortex.
- The surgeon swept the scalpel across the incision, beginning the operation.
FAQs About the word sweep
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stumble,struggle, flounder, limp, flounder, struggle, limp, stumble, plod, shuffle
The janitor swept the floor, leaving it spotless.
The wind swept through the leaves, creating a rustling symphony.
The detective swept the room for clues, leaving no stone unturned.
The artist swept a brush across the canvas, creating bold strokes.
