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1sweeping
noun
: an act of cleaning an area with a broom or brush
Full Definition of SWEEPING
1
: the act or action of one that sweeps <gave the room a good sweeping>
2
plural : things collected by sweeping : refuse
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First Known Use of SWEEPING
14th century
2sweeping
adjective
: including or involving many things : wide in range or amount
: too general : including or involving too many things or people
: having a curving form : forming a curve
Full Definition of SWEEPING
1
a : moving or extending in a wide curve or over a wide area b : having a curving line or form
2
a : extensive <sweeping reforms> b : marked by wholesale and indiscriminate inclusion <sweeping generalities>
— sweep·ing·ly adverb
— sweep·ing·ness noun
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First Known Use of SWEEPING
1573
Related to SWEEPING
- Synonyms
- broad, deep, expansive, extended, far-flung, far-reaching, rangy, extensive, wide, wide-ranging, widespread
- Antonyms
- narrow
SWEEPINGLY Defined for Kids
1sweeping
adjective sweep·ing \ˈswē-piŋ\
Definition of SWEEPING for Kids
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>
2sweeping
noun
Definition of SWEEPING for Kids
1
: an act of cleaning an area with a broom or brush
2
sweepings plural : things collected by sweeping
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