Sweep: meaning, definitions and examples

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sweep

 

[ swiหp ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

cleaning

To clean an area by brushing away dirt or debris, typically using a broom or brush. Sweeping is a common household chore that helps maintain cleanliness and order.

Synonyms

brush, clean, clear, tidy

Examples of usage

  • He swept the floor before the guests arrived.
  • She sweeps the porch every morning.
  • The janitor swept the hallway after school.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

A wide movement made with a broom or similar object to clear a path for an object to travel. In sports such as curling, sweeping is used to control the speed and direction of the object being thrown.

Synonyms

action, movement, stroke

Examples of usage

  • The sweep of the broom helped guide the stone to the target.
  • The team coordinated their sweeps to direct the ball towards the goal.

Translations

Translations of the word "sweep" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น varrer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคพเคกเคผเฅ‚ เคฒเค—เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช fegen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyapu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะผั–ั‚ะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zamiataฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽƒใ (ใฏใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท balayer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ barrer

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผpรผrmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์“ธ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒู†ุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zametat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zametaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰ซ (sวŽo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pometati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรณpa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹ะฟั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฌแƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผpรผrmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ barrer

Etymology

The word 'sweep' originated from Old English swapan, which means to beat, strike, or sweep. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the action of cleaning by brushing away dirt or debris. The use of a broom as a cleaning tool has been traced back to ancient civilizations, where various types of brushes and brooms were used to sweep floors and outdoor areas. Today, 'sweep' is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts, symbolizing the act of thorough cleaning or clearing.

See also: sweeper, sweeping, sweepstakes.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,792 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.