Meaning of the word swept in English

What does swept mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

swept

US /swept/
UK /swept/

Past Tense

past tense and past participle of 'sweep'

Example:
She swept the floor clean.
The wind swept the leaves across the yard.

Adjective

carried along by a strong force, especially wind or water

Example:
The small boat was swept out to sea by the strong current.
He was swept away by the emotion of the moment.