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:
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She swept the floor clean.
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The wind swept the leaves across the yard.
Adjective
carried along by a strong force, especially wind or water
Example:
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The small boat was swept out to sea by the strong current.
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He was swept away by the emotion of the moment.