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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSweep
/swiːp/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To clean a surface by brushing away dirt or debris, typically using a broom or brush.
"She decided to sweep the floor before the guests arrived."
- 1
An act of sweeping a surface or an area to clean it.
"Give the kitchen floor a quick sweep."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English swepen, related to Old English swāpan (to sweep, rush, or move rapidly), of Germanic origin. Historically, it evolved from the descriptive action of moving a broom or brush across a surface to clean it, gradually expanding to metaphorical applications like rapid movement or widespread coverage.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Sweep" is said worldwide
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balayer
Transliteration: balayer
"Il faut balayer le sol."
fegen
Transliteration: fegen
"Er muss den Boden fegen."
spazzare
Transliteration: spazzare
"Devi spazzare il pavimento."
barrer
Transliteration: barrer
"Voy a barrer el suelo."
varrer
Transliteration: varrer
"Ela vai varrer o chão."
झाड़ू लगाना
Transliteration: jhadu lagana
"फ़र्श पर झाड़ू लगाना ज़रूरी है।"
扫地
Transliteration: sǎo dì
"请帮我扫一下地。"
쓸다
Transliteration: sseulda
"바닥을 깨끗이 쓸어주세요."
掃く
Transliteration: haku
"床を掃く必要があります。"
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