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Vocabulary Entry
sweep
|verb • noun
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V
verb
to move quickly and smoothly in a particular direction; to clean an area using a broom or similar tool.
Example Sentences
"She decided to sweep the floor before the guests arrived."
"The bird swept down from the tree to catch its prey."
"After the party, we had to sweep up all the confetti."
N
noun
a long, sweeping movement or action; a tool (broom) used for cleaning.
Example Sentences
"He took a sweep with the broom to get rid of the dust."
"The artist made a bold sweep of color across the canvas."
"The hurricane made a dangerous sweep across the coast."