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sweep

/swiːp/
Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of moving a broom or other implement back and forth over a surface to clean it.

    - "She swept the floor every day."
    - "After dinner, we all take turns sweeping the kitchen."
  • Verb

    To move or carry something along with you.

    - "The dog sweeps its tail from side to side."
    - "The wind sweeps across the plain."
Pronunciation
  1. /swiːp/



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  2. /swiːp/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with sweep
creep , deep , keep , leap , peep , reap , seep , sweep , weep
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Sweepstakes (English) : A competition in which prizes or money are given to the winners.

  2. Sweep (Scottish Gaelic) : A type of boat.

  3. Sweep (American English) : A curved, wide turn made by a vehicle, especially a racing car.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Sweepstakes (English) : A competition in which prizes or money are given to the winners.

  2. Sweep (Scottish Gaelic) : A type of boat.

Variants
List of all variants of sweep that leads to same result
sweep , sweep her off her feet , sweep him off his feet , sweep it off its feet , sweep me off my feet , sweep one off one's feet , sweep the board , sweep the table , sweep them off their feet , sweep us off our feet , sweep you off your feet , sweeping , sweeping her off her feet , sweeping him off his feet , sweeping it off its feet , sweeping me off my feet , sweeping the board , sweeping the table , sweeping them off their feet , sweeping us off our feet , sweeping you off your feet , sweeps , sweeps her off her feet , sweeps him off his feet , sweeps it off its feet , sweeps me off my feet , sweeps the board , sweeps the table , sweeps them off their feet , sweeps us off our feet , sweeps you off your feet , swept , swept her off her feet , swept him off his feet , swept it off its feet , swept me off my feet , swept the board , swept the table , swept them off their feet , swept us off our feet , swept you off your feet , sweep hand , sweep hands , sweep-second hand , sweep aside , sweeping aside , sweeps aside , swept aside , sweep away , sweeping away , sweeps away , swept away , sweep out , sweeping out , sweeps out , swept out , sweep (someone) off his/her feet , sweep off her feet , sweep off his feet , sweep someone off her feet , sweep someone off his feet , sweep (something) under the carpet , sweep something under the carpet , sweep under the carpet , sweep (something) under the rug , sweep something under the rug , sweep under the rug
Forms
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sweeps, swept, sweeping, swept away, swept up, swept over

Etymology
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Old English swēfan ‘to swing, move to and fro’

Trivia
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  1. The longest broom in the world is 13.5 meters long and was made in Sweden in 2010.

  2. The word 'sweep' is also used in the field of meteorology to describe a broad, curved band of clouds.

  3. In ancient Egypt, brooms were made from palm fronds and were used for both cleaning and religious ceremonies.

Related Concepts
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  1. Broom: A long-handled implement used for cleaning floors and other surfaces.

  2. Cleaning: The act of making something free from dirt, debris, or other unwanted substances.

Culture
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In literature, the 'sweep' is often used metaphorically to describe a wide, all-encompassing action or movement. For example, in 'Moby Dick', the whale hunter's quest to find and kill the white whale is described as a 'sweep' of the ocean.

How to Memorize "sweep"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a broom moving back and forth over a dirty floor to help you remember the meaning of 'sweep'.

  2. associate

    - Think of the word 'sweepstakes' to help you remember the homophone meaning of 'sweep' as a competition.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the phrase 'Sweep the floor with your knowledge' to help you remember the definition and meaning of 'sweep'.

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