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Sweep the floor after art class.
What does Sweep mean?
clean with a broom.
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To clean a floor by brushing dirt away.
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The wind can sweep leaves across the sidewalk.
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The team hoped to sweep the final series by winning every game.
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What does sweep mean?
Sweep means clean with a broom.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to sweep?
Brush is close in meaning to sweep.
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Scatter contrasts with sweep.
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MeaningSweep means clean with a broom.
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brushClose in meaning when sweep means clean with a broom.
cleanClose in meaning when sweep means clean with a broom.
clear awayClose in meaning when sweep means clean with a broom.
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