Sweep
Pronunciation: /ˈswiːp/
Sweep (verb)
- to clean a floor by moving dirt with a broom.
- to move quickly and smoothly in a particular direction.
- to search an area carefully and completely.
Examples
- She sweeps the floor every morning.
- He swept the porch after the storm.
Common collocations: sweep the floor, sweep the porch, sweep with a broom, sweep through, sweep into
Sweep (noun)
- the act of cleaning a surface with a broom.
- a wide, smooth movement across a space.
Examples
- A quick sweep of the kitchen was needed.
- The dancer's arm made a graceful sweep.