verb
swept
swehpt
verb
1
Past tense and past participle of sweep — cleaned or cleared using a brush, or carried along by force.
"She swept the kitchen floor before dinner."
"The current swept the boat downstream."
adj
1
Checked and cleared of hidden explosives or mines.
"The beach was declared swept and safe for tourists."
How to Use Swept
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe past form of "sweep" — cleaned with a broom, or pushed along strongly by wind, water, or emotion.
Common pairings
swept away
swept up
swept the nation
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She _____ the kitchen floor before dinner.