Sweep Definition
sweep
noun
- a wide scope; "the sweep of the plains"
- someone who cleans soot from chimneys
- winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge
- a long oar used in an open boat
- (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line
- a movement in an arc; "a sweep of his arm"
verb
- sweep across or over; "Her long skirt brushed the floor"; "A gasp swept cross the audience"
- move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions; "The diva swept into the room"; "Shreds of paper sailed through the air"; "The searchlights swept across the sky"
- sweep with a broom or as if with a broom; "Sweep the crumbs off the table"; "Sweep under the bed"
- force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action; "They were swept up by the events"; "don't drag me into this business"
- to cover or extend over an area or time period; "Rivers traverse the valley floor", "The parking lot spans 3 acres"; "The novel spans three centuries"
- clean by sweeping; "Please sweep the floor"
- win an overwhelming victory in or on; "Her new show dog swept all championships"
- cover the entire range of
- make a big sweeping gesture or movement
"Sweep" in song lyrics
See how sweep is used in real songs:
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"Ok, lift me to activism chain activate street sweep"
Aesop Rock — Daylight -
"NYC to LA we do our sweep"
The Alchemist f/ The Game, Prodigy — Dead Bodies -
"Tuesday and thursday I lay low task force on they sweep"
B.G. f/ Juvenile, Turk — Knock Out
Words that rhyme with sweep
Usage tips for "sweep"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "sweep" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for sweep to find words that pair well.