Synonyms for

Sweeps

Verb / swi:ps / Another word for sweeps — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To clean or tidy an area by using a broom or brush.

Synonyms & similar words

expanse dragin slam embroil sweepup sweep endrun tangle cross broom swing chimneysweep sail span brush chimneysweeper sweepoar traverse swingout drag clean tidy dust clear scrub mop wipe brush sponge swab polish shine buff squeegee vacuum hoover rake gather

Synonyms by register

Formal

cleans purges eliminates discharges

Informal

cleans up tidies wipes down mops up

Literary

scours gathers embraces

Antonyms

stalls halts pauses lingers stays remains

Common collocations

  • sweeps the floor
  • sweeps the nation
  • sweeps away
  • sweeps through
  • sweeps clean
  • sweeps into
  • sweeps aside

Word family

noun sweep
verb sweep
adjective sweeping
adverb sweeping

Usage note

As a verb, 'sweeps' often implies a broad or thorough action, whether literal cleaning or figurative influence. Be mindful of context to distinguish between physical movement and metaphorical reach.

Example sentences

  1. He sweeps the leaves off the sidewalk.
  2. She sweeps the dust bunnies from under the bed.
  3. The janitor sweeps the hallway every morning.
  4. I need to sweep the kitchen floor before company comes over.
  5. He sweeps the sawdust from the woodworking shop.

Quotes

  • 'Success is never final. Failure is never fatal. It's courage that counts.' - John Wooden
  • 'I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it.' - Thomas Jefferson
  • 'Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.' - Winston Churchill

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