sweep

verb

To clean a surface by moving a broom or brush back and forth.
To move quickly in a smooth way.
To search a place carefully.
To win all the games in a series without losing any.
To remove something quickly and completely.
To move something in a long, smooth motion, like a broom.
To look over an area with your eyes or a tool.

noun

A single action of sweeping.
A method of cleaning a surface using a broom or brush.
A large oar used in small boats to help steer them.
A flow of water along the shore caused by waves.
A quick search for something, like finding bugs in a room.
A type of shot in baseball where the player swings the bat in a wide arc.
A game where players can win by picking the right team in sports.

Sentences

I sweep my room every Saturday.
The janitor sweeps the school hallways.
We sweep the porch to keep it clean.
I like to sweep the dirt off the patio.
My sister helps me sweep the living room.

Word Explanation:

To sweep is to use a broom to clean the floor. You push the broom to gather up dirt and make the floor nice and clean.

Word in hindi

साफ़ करना (Saaf Karna)

saaf karna

Other variations in hindi

साफ करना (Saaf Karna) saaf karna
झाड़ू (Jhaadu) jhaadu

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'sweep' mean?

The word 'sweep' means to clean a floor or surface by using a broom or a similar tool to move dirt and dust away.

How do you pronounce 'sweep'?

You pronounce 'sweep' like this: 'sweep' (it rhymes with 'deep').

What is the origin of the word 'sweep'?

The word 'sweep' comes from an old English word 'swepan', which means to move or to clean.

What is the meaning of 'sweep' in Bengali?

The word 'sweep' in Bengali is 'ঝাড়ু' (Jhāṛu).

Fact & Proverb:

Fact

Did you know that sweeping helps keep our homes clean and tidy? It's a fun way to help out!

Proverb

A clean house is a happy house. (This means that a tidy space can make us feel good.)

Quote

"Cleanliness is next to godliness." - John Wesley

Mini blog:

Lila and Her Magical Broom

In a little town, there lived a cheerful girl named Lila. Every morning, she would grab her bright red broom and start to sweep! She loved how the broom danced across the floor, making the dust fly away like tiny fairies.

“Whoosh! Away you go!” she would giggle, imagining the dust was on an adventure. Lila knew that sweeping wasn’t just about cleaning; it was about making her home sparkle and shine!

So, next time you see a broom, remember Lila and her magical sweeping. You can make your space shine too, with a little fun and a lot of giggles!