English / word
sweep
verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
to clean an area by brushing away dirt or litter; or to move swiftly and with force or overwhelming momentum
In context
01
Please sweep the balcony before guests come.
02
The cleaner will sweep the classroom after the exam.
Synonyms
clean,brush,clear
Antonyms
dirty,mess,pollute
Collocations
sweep the floor,sweep away,sweep aside
Verb forms
Past: swept · Past participle: swept · -ing: sweeping