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

He was also swept about in the music of D.C., a scene which gave rise to such acts as Fugazi and Thievery Corporation.

From The Daily Beast

In mid-summer, as the epidemic swept through the region, schools closed one by one.

From The Daily Beast

Business owners swept up glass in front of their barber shop.

From The Daily Beast

Fans and novices soon became swept up in the movement, tracing each work like buried treasure.

From The Daily Beast

As the deadly virus swept through the region, entire families of farmers and harvesters were wiped out.

From The Daily Beast

Then the door opened, the portiere was swept aside, and Anselme announced "Monsieur de Garnache."

From Project Gutenberg

When Europeans, native travelers and mails were swept out of existence they fought each other.

From Project Gutenberg

Grandfather Mole felt it brush his back as it swept into place again.

From Project Gutenberg

Her black eyelashes were long, and under their protecting shadow she swept a glance at the card above the young man's plate.

From Project Gutenberg

He swam with her upon the summit of the breaking Wave, lifted upon its crest, swept onward irresistibly.

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Related Words

• pass
• sail
• tear