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Vocabulary Entry
swept
|verb • noun
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V
verb
the past tense of sweep; to move swiftly or forcefully in a particular direction.
Example Sentences
"The wind swept through the trees, rustling the leaves."
"She swept her hair back and prepared to start the race."
"The waves swept over the shore, pulling the sand away."
N
noun
a sweeping movement, often suggesting a large and thorough action.
Example Sentences
"The artist made a sweeping gesture with her brush."
"There was a sweeping statement about the new policy during the meeting."
"His sweeping victory in the election surprised everyone."