Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
swept
verb
/swɛpt/
Definition
to clean a surface by brushing away dirt or debris.
Examples
- The floor was swept clean before the guests arrived.
- She swept the leaves off the porch in the fall.
- The storm swept through the town, leaving a trail of destruction.
Meaning
The past tense of sweep; refers to the action of moving something off a surface using a broom, brush, or similar tool.
Synonyms
- cleaned
- garnered
- gathered
- scoured
