Pronunciation: /swiːpɪŋ/
verb A verb expresses action, being, or state of being. In this case, 'sweeping' can function as a verb when referring to the act of cleaning or moving in a wide, smooth motion.
A1 I am sweeping the floor.
A2 She is sweeping the leaves off the sidewalk.
B1 The janitor is sweeping the hallways of the school.
B2 The caretaker was sweeping the driveway when I arrived.
C1 The street cleaner was sweeping the roads early in the morning.
C2 The groundskeeper meticulously swept the entire park before the event.
adjective An adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'sweeping' is describing the noun it is modifying.
A1 The janitor did a sweeping job of cleaning the floors.
A2 She had a sweeping view of the ocean from her hotel room.
B1 The politician made sweeping changes to the healthcare system.
B2 The artist's sweeping brush strokes created a beautiful masterpiece.
C1 The novel had a sweeping narrative that captivated readers.
C2 The director's sweeping vision brought the epic film to life.
formal The sweeping changes in the company's policies were met with mixed reactions from employees.
informal I saw a sweeping view of the city from the top of the hill.
slang The party last night was a sweeping success!
figurative Her sweeping gestures captured the attention of the audience during the performance.
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