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sweep up

The correct spelling is sweep up.

How to pronounce sweep up

verb

Say it like: Swee-p u-p

The correct spelling is sweep up. To clean by sweeping. For example: "I'll wash the floor after sweeping up."

Usage Examples

I'll wash the floor after sweeping up.

We got swept up in the excitement.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To clean by sweeping.
  2. 2.To transport to shore by waves.
  3. 3.(usually passive) to overwhelm, to cause to become overly involved in.

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