swept

[ swept ]

verb

1. simple past tense and past participle of sweep ¹.

adjective

1. (of a sword guard) made up of curved bars.

swept

/ swɛpt /

verb

1. the past tense of sweep

Other Words From

• un·swept adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of swept¹

First recorded in 1550–60, for the adjective

Example Sentences

On Santa Clara Street, city crews swept in Nov. 1 to clear out tents, belongings and piles of trash.

From Los Angeles Times

He swept to victory on 5 November and will return to the White House on 20 January.

From BBC

Trump swept to victory on 5 November and is due to be back in the White House for a second term from 20 January next year.

From BBC

But Ms Gupta is among current and prospective international students who have been swept up in a panic caused by the Australian government’s plan to slash foreign student numbers.

From BBC

Carlos says he is "a little" worried about getting swept up in immigration raids.

From BBC

Related Words

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• sail
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