sweep — to clean a floor or surface using a brush or broom
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to clean a floor or surface using a brush or broom
Pronunciation (IPA): /swiːp/
Korean meaning: 빗자루나 솔로 바닥이나 표면을 쓸다, 청소하다
Korean pronunciation: **스위**프
Example Sentences
- My roommate never sweeps, so our dorm looks like a tornado hit it.
- The new smartphone swept the market within months.
- She swept into the party like a movie star, turning everyone's heads.
sweep
VERB//swiːp//
to clean a floor or surface using a brush or broom
A person sweeps crumbs and debris from the kitchen floor
Sweep the leaves so deep, then fall into deep sleep.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'sweepan', related to Proto-Germanic '*swaipaną'. The word's ultimate origin is uncertain, but it may be connected to the notion of rapid movement or brushing motion.
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📝Examples
“My roommate never sweeps, so our dorm looks like a tornado hit it.”
“The new smartphone swept the market within months.”
“She swept into the party like a movie star, turning everyone's heads.”
“I tried to sweep my problems under the rug, but they kept popping back up.”
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