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What Does Sweeping Mean?

Adjective

  • Covering a large area or having a wide effect.

Verb

  • To clean a floor or surface using a broom.
  • To move or pass quickly and smoothly.

Sweeping — Full Explanation

Sweeping means using a broom to clean up things like dirt or crumbs from the floor. You push the broom to gather everything into a pile.

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Sweeping Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
सफाई करना

safaai karna

झाड़ू लगाना

jhaadu lagaana

साफ करना

saaf karna

kannada
ಮೂಡುವುದು

Mūḍuvudu

ಕಳೆಯುವುದು

Kaḷeyuvudu

ಮೂಡುವುದು

Mūḍuvudu

bengali
সাফ করা

sāf karā

ঝাড়ু দেওয়া

jhāru deōā

মেঝে পরিষ্কার করা

mējē pariṣkār karā

spanish
barrer

barrer

barrer

barrer

limpiar

limpiar

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sweeping

What does 'sweeping' mean?
The word 'sweeping' means to clean a floor or surface by using a broom to move dirt and dust away.
How do you pronounce 'sweeping'?
You pronounce 'sweeping' like this: swee-ping.
What is the origin of the word 'sweeping'?
The word 'sweeping' comes from the Old English word 'swepan', which means to sweep or to clean.
What is the meaning of 'sweeping' in Hindi?
The word 'sweeping' in Hindi is 'झाड़ू लगाना' (Jhāṛū lagānā).