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sweep·ing
 sweeping
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- pronunciation:
- swi
pIng
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
having a wide or extended range; comprehensive.
a sweeping biological theory- synonyms:
- comprehensive, exhaustive, far-reaching
- antonyms:
- focused, limited
- similar words:
- broad, epidemic, extensive, inclusive, large-scale, thoroughgoing, wide
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| definition 2: |
passing over an extended area.
a sweeping mass of clouds- synonyms:
- widespread
- similar words:
- expansive, extended, extensive
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| definition 3: |
curving in motion or contour.
- synonyms:
- curvy
- similar words:
- contoured, flowing
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| definition 4: |
of contest results, overwhelming; one-sided.
a sweeping victory- synonyms:
- one-sided, overwhelming
- antonyms:
- narrow
- similar words:
- decisive, out-and-out, outright, unqualified
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| related words: |
blanket, general, global, gross, long, radical, thorough, wide |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the action of one that sweeps.
- synonyms:
- sweep
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| derivation: |
sweepingly (adv.) |
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