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sweep
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- pronunciation:
- swip
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
sweeps, sweeping, swept |
| definition 1: |
to clear (a surface) of dirt, dust, or debris by means of a broom or similar device.
The maid swept the floor.- similar words:
- brush
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| definition 2: |
to remove by brushing with a broom or brush (usu. fol. by "away," "up," or "out").
She swept away the dust.- similar words:
- brush
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| definition 3: |
to move, carry away, or remove with a continuous motion.
The river swept the child away.- similar words:
- swing
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| definition 4: |
to touch lightly; brush.
Her dress swept the floor.- similar words:
- brush, graze, kiss, shave
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| definition 5: |
to move emotionally; transport.
Religious fervor swept him away. |
| definition 6: |
to pass through or over with unimpeded force or speed.
Fear is sweeping the country. |
| definition 7: |
to pass over thoroughly by a long, continuous motion.
Her gaze swept the room. |
| definition 8: |
to achieve total victory in.
The team swept their last four games. |
| related words: |
sail, scan, win |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to clean a space or surface with a broom or brush.
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| definition 2: |
to move steadily with great force or speed (usu. fol. by "along," "down," "by," "into," or the like).
The hurricane swept through our village.- similar words:
- lash
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| definition 3: |
to move or pass in a swift, majestic, or haughty manner.
Angrily, she swept from the room. |
| definition 4: |
to extend in a continuous or graceful manner.
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| related words: |
breeze, extend, mourn, pass, sail, soar, spread, wash |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or motion of sweeping.
- similar words:
- brush, slash, sweeping
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| definition 2: |
a continuous or curving line, motion, or contour.
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| definition 3: |
a continuous extent; area.
the sweep of this valley- similar words:
- extent, spread, stretch
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| definition 4: |
in a series of contests, victory with no losses.
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| related words: |
area, gamut, passage, win |
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