swept
5 synonyms and 1 antonym for swept, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — Past tense and past participle of sweep — cleaned or cleared using a brush, or carried along by force.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
cleared
whisked
carried
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
Past tense and past participle of sweep — cleaned or cleared using a brush, or carried along by force.
“A strong wind swept the leaves across the empty playground.”
2. adj
Checked and cleared of hidden explosives or mines.
“The bridge was swept and cleared before the convoy was allowed across.”
Opposites
unswept
How to use swept
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
swept away
swept up
swept the nation
Frequently asked questions
What does “swept” mean?
The word “swept” means past tense and past participle of sweep — cleaned or cleared using a brush, or carried along by force. In plain terms, the past form of "sweep" — cleaned with a broom, or pushed along strongly by wind, water, or emotion.
How do you pronounce “swept”?
“Swept” is pronounced swehpt (/swɛpt/ in IPA).
How do you use “swept” in a sentence?
Here is “swept” used in a sentence: “She swept the kitchen floor before dinner.”
What part of speech is “swept”?
Depending on how it is used, “swept” can be a verb and an adjective.
Is “swept” a common word?
“Swept” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “swept” have?
“Swept” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: past tense and past participle of sweep — cleaned or cleared using a brush, or carried along by force.
Is the past tense of sweep 'swept' or 'sweeped'?
The correct past tense and past participle of sweep is 'swept,' as in 'she swept the floor' and 'the leaves were swept away.' 'Sweeped' is not a standard English word and is considered incorrect.
