sweep

verb
[L11526]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : sweep
  • simple present, singular, third person : sweeps
  • simple past : swept
  • present participle : sweeping
  • past participle : swept

Senses

  • to clear a surface, wipe or clean by sweeping (often with a broom)

    • I will utterly sweep away everything off of the surface of the earth, says Yahweh.

  • move smoothly through a crowded space
  • (cause to) move in a sweeping manner, smooth motion
  • win every game in a series, embarrassingly thorough win

sweep

noun
[L28367]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • singular : sweep
  • plural : sweeps

Senses

  • running play in American Football
  • act or process of wiping or cleaning by sweeping (often with a broom)
  • act or process of thoroughly searching an area
  • act or process of moving or causing to move smoothly in a sweeping manner
  • win every game in a series, embarrassingly thorough win