sweep
Definitions
Noun
- A wide scope
- Someone who cleans soot from chimneys
- Winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge
- A long oar used in an open boat
- (american football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line
- A movement in an arc
Verb
- Sweep across or over
- Move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions
- Sweep with a broom or as if with a broom
- Force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action
- To cover or extend over an area or time period; ,
- Clean by sweeping
- Win an overwhelming victory in or on
- Cover the entire range of
- Make a big sweeping gesture or movement
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As a Fragment
Words that contain the term "sweep".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | sweep | 1 | 15 |
| 2 | sweeping | 2 | 13 |
| 3 | sweepstakes | 2 | 2 |
| 4 | minesweeper | 3 | 0 |
| 5 | minesweepers | 3 | 0 |
| 6 | sweeper | 2 | 0 |
| 7 | sweepers | 2 | 0 |
| 8 | sweeps | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | sweepstake | 2 | 0 |
Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "sweep".
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "sweep".
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "sweep" in a sentence.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | sweep an | 1 | 2 |
Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "sweep" in a sentence.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|
Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "sweep" in the same piece of text.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | moons | 1 | 2 |
Results:
Term
Definitions: 15
Fragments: 9
Sound Alikes: 3
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 1
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 1
Consonant Matches: 3
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
📰 This Word in the News:
Reverse Sweep Leads Wheeling Volleyball to Regular Season Finale Win in “The Battle. For Wheeling”
Nov 6, 2026 Wheeling University Athletics
Nov 6, 2026 Wheeling University Athletics
Lions Sweep Pacific Behind Season-High .398 Hitting Percentage
Nov 6, 2026 Loyola Marymount University Athletics
Nov 6, 2026 Loyola Marymount University Athletics
SpaceX, Tesla stocks tumble as Democratic sweep raises questions on merger prospects, AI build-out
Nov 5, 2026 Yahoo Finance
Nov 5, 2026 Yahoo Finance

