Sweeping: meaning, definitions and examples

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sweeping

[ ˈswiːpɪŋ ]

^{Context #1}

cleaning

Covering a wide area in a systematic and thorough way.

Synonyms

comprehensive, extensive, thorough

Examples of usage

The sweeping view from the top of the mountain was breathtaking.
She did a sweeping job of cleaning the entire house.

^{Context #2}

political

An act of bringing about sweeping changes or reforms.

Synonyms

drastic, far-reaching, radical

Examples of usage

The new government promised to make sweeping reforms in the education system.
The sweeping of corruption from the political system was a challenging task.

Translations

Translations of the word "sweeping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 varredura

🇮🇳 झाड़ू लगाना

🇩🇪 fegen

🇮🇩 menyapu

🇺🇦 підмітання

🇵🇱 zamiatanie

🇯🇵 掃除 (そうじ)

🇫🇷 balayage

🇪🇸 barrido

🇹🇷 süpürme

🇰🇷 청소 (청소)

🇸🇦 كنس

🇨🇿 zametání

🇸🇰 zametanie

🇨🇳 打扫 (dǎsǎo)

🇸🇮 pometanje

🇮🇸 sópa

🇰🇿 сипыру

🇬🇪 გაწმენდა

🇦🇿 süpürmə

🇲🇽 barrido

Word origin

The word 'sweeping' originated from the Old English word 'swapan', which meant 'to clean or clear by the use of a broom'. Over time, the meaning of 'sweeping' expanded to encompass the idea of covering a wide area comprehensively. The term has been used in various contexts, including cleaning, politics, and literature, to convey the sense of thoroughness and extensive coverage.