Swept

/หˆswษ›pt/

The meaning and definition of Swept, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom or brush.
    โ€œto sweep a floor, the street, or a chimneyโ€
  2. To move through a (horizontal) arc or similar long stroke.
    โ€œThe offended countess swept out of the ballroom.โ€

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