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sweep

sweep

Meaning of sweep

clean with broom

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British English/ˈswiːp/
American English/ˈswiːp/
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sweep with German translation

sweep usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

Don't forget to sweep under the table before dinner.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

She will sweep the back porch after breakfast.

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sweep belongs to the topic "Household Chores". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

sweepkehren
messUnordnung
dustStaub
stainFleck
trashMüll
toolWerkzeug
sinkWaschbecken

sweep synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between sweep / brush / vacuum / mop / clean / clean up

🇬🇧English

to clean with a brush; often used for small areas or to move debris

A2Often

Brush the crumbs into the dustpan.

🇬🇧English

to clean using a vacuum cleaner, typically used for carpets and upholstery

A2Often

I vacuum the living room carpet on Sundays.

🇬🇧English

to clean floors with a wet mop; usually involves water or cleaning solution

A2Often

She mops the kitchen after dinner.

🇬🇧English

general verb meaning to make something free of dirt; includes sweeping, mopping, etc.

A1Very Often

I need to clean the house this weekend.

C
🇬🇧English
clean up

phrasal verb meaning to tidy and make an area clean; broader than sweeping alone

A2Often

Can you clean up the kitchen after cooking?

🇬🇧English

to arrange things neatly or restore order; focuses on organization rather than deep cleaning

A2Often

Tidy your room before guests arrive.

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How to pronounce sweep and what this word means

sweep means sweep. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce sweep

/ˈswiːp/

sweep translation

sweep

sweep examples

Don't forget to sweep under the table before dinner.

sweep transcription

/ˈswiːp/, /ˈswiːp/

Questions about this word

sweep meaning: what does it mean?

clean with broom

sweep pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

sweep is pronounced as /ˈswiːp/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

sweep definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Don't forget to sweep under the table before dinner. Translation: Не забудь подмести под столом перед ужином.

Is sweep part of Household Chores vocabulary?

Yes, sweep can be learned in the Household Chores topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is sweep part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, sweep can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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