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SWEEP

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 15 meanings of the word Sweep.

How to pronounce sweep:

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Sweep - as a noun

A wide scope

Example: "The sweep of the plains"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
expanse

Someone who cleans soot from chimneys

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chimneysweepchimneysweeper

Winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
slam
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
triumphvictory
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A long oar used in an open boat

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sweep oar

(american football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
end run

A movement in an arc

Example: "A sweep of his arm"

Sweep - as a verb

Sweep across or over

Example: "Her long skirt brushed the floor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brush

Move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions

Example: "The diva swept into the room"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sail
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Sweep with a broom or as if with a broom

Example: "Sweep the crumbs off the table"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
broom

Force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action

Example: "They were swept up by the events"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dragdrag inembroilsweep uptangle

To cover or extend over an area or time period

Example: "Rivers traverse the valley floor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crossspantraverse

Clean by sweeping

Example: "Please sweep the floor"

Win an overwhelming victory in or on

Example: "Her new show dog swept all championships"

Cover the entire range of

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
continuecoverextend
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make a big sweeping gesture or movement

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
swingswing out

Example Sentences

"She used a broom to give the floor a thorough sweep."
"The sweep of her hand knocked the papers off the table."
"His foot caught the wire, causing a sudden sweep of the spotlight."
"The artist created a beautiful landscape painting of a wide sweep of hills."
"The team completed a clean sweep of all their opponents."
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Word Game Points

Is SWEEP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sweep is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SWEEP has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is SWEEP a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sweep is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SWEEP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is SWEEP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sweep is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SWEEP has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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