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Uncommonsweeping
The correct spelling is sweeping.
How to pronounce sweeping
/ˈswiːpɪŋ/
verbIPA: /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
Say it like: Swee-pin-g
The correct spelling is sweeping. To clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom or brush. For example: "to sweep a floor, the street, or a chimney"
Usage Examples
“to sweep a floor, the street, or a chimney”
“The offended countess swept out of the ballroom.”
“She swept the peelings off the table onto the floor.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom or brush.
- 2.To move through a (horizontal) arc or similar long stroke.
- 3.To search (a place) methodically.
- 4.To travel quickly.
- 5.To play a sweep shot.
noun
- 1.An instance of sweeping.
- 2.The activity of sweeping.
adjective
- 1.Wide, broad, affecting or touching upon many things
- 2.Completely overwhelming
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