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sweep

verb

/swiːp/

Meaning

to clean by brushing; to move quickly and smoothly

to clean or clear (an area) by brushing away dirt or debris

She sweeps the floor every morning.

She swept the floor before going to bed.

brush, clean, move quickly, glide, clear, sweep up

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brush, clean, move quickly, glide

Entry 2

clean, brush, clear, sweep up

dirty, mess up, mess

Entry 1

dirty, mess up

Entry 2

dirty, mess

sweep away, sweep clean, sweep up, sweep aside, sweep through, sweep under, sweep the floor, sweeping motion

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sweep away, sweep clean, sweep up, sweep aside, sweep through, sweep under

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sweep the floor, sweep away, sweeping motion

to twist or wind together; to become closely connected or involved

Extend the application of a method or conclusion to an unknown situation by assuming that existing t...

to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly

to negotiate terms; to discuss prices; to make a deal

to put clothes on; to dress; to provide with clothing

To express complete disapproval of; to censure.