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   Sweep·ing

   /ˈswēpiNG/

   

   adjective

   • 1. extending or performed in a long, continuous curve: "sweeping, desolate moorlands" Similar broadextensiveexpansivevastspaciousroomyboundlesspanoramicOpposite smallnarrow
   • 2. wide in range or effect: "we cannot recommend any sweeping alterations" Similar extensivewide-rangingglobalbroadwidecomprehensiveall-inclusiveall-embracingfar-reachingacross the boardworldwidecatholicexhaustivepervasivethoroughin-depthradicalinformal:wall-to-walloverwhelmingdecisivethoroughcompletetotalabsoluteout-and-outthoroughgoingunconditionalunlimitedunrestrictedunqualifiedplenaryOpposite narrowrestrictedlimitednarrow
   • ▪ (of a statement) taking no account of particular cases or exceptions; too general: "a sweeping assertion" Similar wholesaleblanketover-generalgeneralinclusiveall-inclusiveunqualifiedindiscriminateuniversaloversimplifiedimpreciseOpposite focusednarrow

   noun

   • 1. dirt or refuse collected by sweeping: "the sweepings from the house"

   Derivatives

   • 1. sweepingly adverb
   • 2. sweepingness noun

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   What does sweeping mean?

   • having considerable extent. calls for sweeping changes in the way the nation manages security in its major ports. Synonyms for sweeping. broad, deep, expansive, extended, extensive, far-flung,

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   • A sweep through the barn failed to reveal any imminent births. People used to sweep the streets at night until a machine replaced them. Synonyms for SWEEP: traverse, span, brandish, bend, broom, brush, clean, compass, curve, flourish, dart, cross, swing, extend, extent, fly, glide, oar, orbit, range, remove, scope, scour, search, wave, stretch.

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   • Sweeper synonyms - 143 Words and Phrases for Sweeper. carpet sweeper. n. broom. n. # brush , device. besom. n. # broom , mop.

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   What is the synonym of sweepingly?

   • Synonyms of sweepingly. completely, comprehensively, detailedly, exhaustively, fully, inside out, minutely, roundly, systematically, thoroughly, through and through, totally.

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   What is the opposite of sweep?

   • Antonyms for sweeping. floundering, struggling. 2 to turn away from a straight line or course. from this point the mountain range sweeps to the northeast and extends into the next state.

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   What are the sweepings of the plains?

   • Combustible sweepings or straw, saturated with oil, may be used for this purpose. Central mountain districts like the Alps and Caucasus contain "the sweepings of the plains." Then certain men set out with donkeys and carry the sweepings of the gutters beyond the gates.

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