sweeping

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of cleaning a surface area by brushing or scraping it with a broom or other implement.

  - "She spent the afternoon sweeping the floors."
  - "The streets were swept clean after the storm."
  - "Sweeping the chimney is an annual chore."

• Noun

  A wide, curving stroke or motion.

  - "The painter made long sweeping strokes across the canvas."
  - "The wind created sweeping arcs in the sand."
  - "The dancer performed a series of graceful sweeping movements."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sweeping
creeping , keeping , weeping

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Variants

List of all variants of sweeping that leads to same result
sweeping , sweepings , sweepingly , sweepingness , sweepingnesses , 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 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 , sweeping victory , 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 up , sweeping up , sweeps up , swept up

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Forms

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swept, sweeping, swept up, swept away, swept over

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Etymology

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Old English switan 'drive away, push away', related to swītan 'drive, push'. The verb sweeping derives from the noun broom, which comes from the Old English brōm.

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Trivia

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1. The longest broom in the world is 24.6 meters long and was made in Sweden in 2004.

2. The word 'broom' comes from the Old English word 'brōm', which means 'a bundle of twigs'.

3. In ancient Egypt, brooms were made from palm branches and were used for both sweeping and writing.

4. In Japan, sweeping is considered an art form and is often performed with great care and attention to detail.

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Related Concepts

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1. Broom: A long-handled implement with a bundle of stiff bristles or straws attached to a head, used for sweeping floors and other surfaces.

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

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Culture

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Sweeping holds cultural significance in various contexts. In literature, it is often used as a metaphor for clearing away obstacles or starting anew. In art, sweeping motions are used to create dynamic brushstrokes. In music, the term 'sweep' is used to describe a technique in electric guitar playing where the position of the pick hand is rapidly moved up or down the neck to play multiple notes in quick succession.

How to Memorize "sweeping"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself holding a broom and sweeping a floor.
   - Visualize the bristles of the broom collecting dirt and debris.
   - Imagine the feeling of pushing the broom back and forth over the floor.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sweeping' with the feeling of cleanliness and order.
   - Think of the sound of a broom sweeping across a floor.
   - Associate the word 'sweeping' with the idea of making progress and clearing away obstacles.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym S-W-E-E-P to remember the definition: Sweeping is the act of pushing a broom back and forth to clean a surface.
   - Create a mental image of a broom sweeping across a floor.
   - Use the phrase 'Sweep away your troubles' to help remember the meaning.

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