sweeping
Definition of sweeping
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Examples of sweeping in a Sentence
The porch needs a good sweeping.
First Known Use of sweeping
14th century
sweeping
Definition of sweeping
1a : moving or extending in a wide curve or over a wide areab : having a curving line or form
2a : extensive sweeping reformsb : marked by wholesale and indiscriminate inclusion sweeping generalities
sweepingly
adverbsweepingness
nounExamples of sweeping in a Sentence
a sweeping view of the valley
He dismissed the idea with a sweeping motion of his arm.
First Known Use of sweeping
1573
SWEEPING Defined for English Language Learners
sweeping
Definition of sweeping for English Language Learners
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: an act of cleaning an area with a broom or brush
sweeping
Definition of sweeping for English Language Learners
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: including or involving many things : wide in range or amount
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: too general : including or involving too many things or people
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: having a curving form : forming a curve
SWEEPING Defined for Kids
sweeping
Definition of sweeping for Students
1 : moving or extending in a wide curve or over a wide area a sweeping driveway Jason dodged the sweeping blade. — Lloyd Alexander, Time Cat
2 : extensive sweeping changes
sweeping
Definition of sweeping for Students
1 : an act of cleaning an area with a broom or brush
2 sweepings plural : things collected by sweeping
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