sweep

/swˈiːp/

/ˈswip/

[verb] [noun]

to sweep

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to clean a place by using a broom

to brush or comb hair back from the face

sweep across or over

synonyms : brush

move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions

synonyms : sail

sweep with a broom or as if with a broom

synonyms : broom

force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action

synonyms : drag

to cover or extend over an area or time period

synonyms : cross

span

traverse

win an overwhelming victory in or on

make a big sweeping gesture or movement

synonyms : swing

swing out

cover the entire range of

Sweep

[NOUN]

a wide scope

synonyms : expanse

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line

synonyms : end run

a movement in an arc

a long oar used in an open boat

synonyms : sweep oar

winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge

synonyms : slam

someone who cleans soot from chimneys

synonyms : chimneysweep

chimneysweeper

Examples

1. A new broom sweeps clean, after all.

2. A new broom sweeps clean, as they say.

3. He swept the floor to remove the dust and dirt.

4. Rebecca was completely swept off her feet when Mark surprised her with a candlelit dinner.

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