sweep
Definition
- n. a wide scope
- n. a long oar used in an open boat
- n. a movement in an arc
- v. move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions
Word forms
- Past participle
- swept
- Past tense
- swept
- Present participle
- sweeping
- Third person singular
- sweeps
Example sentences
n.
The team achieved a clean sweep in the championship, winning every match.
vt.
She swept the dust off the table before setting down the plates.
vi.
The wind swept through the trees, making a soft rustling sound.