Sweeping - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈswiːpɪŋ|  American pronunciation of the word sweeping
Brit.  |ˈswiːpɪŋ|  British pronunciation of the word sweeping
- this word is used as a present participle form of the verb 'to be'to sweep

noun

- the act of cleaning with a broom

adjective

- taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
a sweeping glance
a wide-sweeping view of the river
- ignoring distinctions (syn: wholesale)
sweeping generalizations

Extra examples

The porch needs a good sweeping.

He dismissed the idea with a sweeping motion of his arm.

Security forces were given sweeping powers.

They want to make sweeping changes to education policies.

Are you finished sweeping the porch?

He made several sweeping generalizations about women.

...after a long series of weak leaders, the people were ready for a revolutionist who promised to bring sweeping change to the nation...

...the mare brushed away the flies with a sweeping swish of her tail...

I went about sweeping and dusting.

Sweeping all others aside, she pushed her way to the front.

Soccer fever has been sweeping the nation as they prepare for the World Cup.

Councils will get sweeping powers to impose fines on drivers who park illegally.

The Prime Minister is calling for sweeping reforms of the NHS.

The janitor was just sweeping up as I left the building.

Jan was sweeping up the bits of paper and broken glass.

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