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Meaning of
sweeping
in English
sweeping
us
//ˈswɪpɪŋ//
uk
//ˈswiːpiŋ//
#common
Lemma:
sweep
The lemma is the base or root form of this word.
Definitions
Adjective
affecting
many
things
;
broad
in
scope
completely
overwhelming
;
all-encompassing
Verb
cleaning
with
a
broom
or
brush
searching
methodically
;
examining
thoroughly
to
move
in
a
wide
curving
motion
;
cleaning
to
win
a
series
completely
;
no
losses
to
remove
abruptly
;
thoroughly
eliminate
to
brush
against
lightly
;
touch
briefly
Compounds / Phrases
minesweeping