Definition of Swept
Swept
swept
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
cleaned a surface using a brush or a broom to remove dirt or litter;
e.g. After spilling flour on the floor, I swept it up with a broom.
(verb)
moved smoothly, quickly, and/or with considerable force, or moved in a confident or authoritative manner;
e.g. The car swept down the road so quickly that it appeared as a blur. He swept into the room and commanded everyone to stop talking.
(verb)
affected something quickly, continuously, and/or widely;
e.g. The heat wave swept across the country.
(verb)
extended along the range of something, for example completely searched an area for something or fully covered a particular space;
e.g. The policemen swept the house in search of evidence. The trees swept over the hills as far as I could see.
(adjective)
slanted or curved backward, as though subjected to a brushing or a considerable force;
e.g. His hair was slightly wind-swept after his walk.
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