Sweep (Verb)
Meaning 1
Move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions; "The diva swept into the room"; "Shreds of paper sailed through the air"; "The searchlights swept across the sky".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 2
Sweep with a broom or as if with a broom; "Sweep the crumbs off the table"; "Sweep under the bed".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 3
Sweep across or over; "Her long skirt brushed the floor"; "A gasp swept cross the audience".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 4
Clean by sweeping; "Please sweep the floor".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 5
Force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action; "They were swept up by the events"; "don't drag me into this business".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 6
Cover the entire range of.
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 7
Make a big sweeping gesture or movement.
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 8
To cover or extend over an area or time period; "Rivers traverse the valley floor"; "The parking lot spans 3 acres"; "The novel spans three centuries".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 9
Win an overwhelming victory in or on; "Her new show dog swept all championships".
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Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.