Dictionary Check: swept

"swept" is a valid word!

Scrabble 10 points
Words with Friends 11 points

Definition

adjective

possessing sweep

Example: "the sleek swept wings of the plane"
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verb

sweep across or over

Example: "Her long skirt brushed the floor"
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verb

move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions

Example: "The diva swept into the room"
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verb

sweep with a broom or as if with a broom

Example: "Sweep the crumbs off the table"
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verb

force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action

Example: "They were swept up by the events"
verb

to cover or extend over an area or time period

Example: "Rivers traverse the valley floor"
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