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noun fine, dry powder consisting of tiny particles of earth or waste matter lying on the ground or on surfaces

verb to remove dust from a surface by wiping or brushing

adjective covered with or consisting of dust

• The furniture in the old house was covered in a thick layer of dust.
• I need to dust the shelves before our guests arrive.
• I haven't dusted my room in ages, it's a total mess.
• His dreams were gathering dust as he settled for a mundane job.

noun a sticky or greasy substance

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• The mechanic had to clean out the gunk from the engine to get it running smoothly again.
• I accidentally stepped in some gunk on the sidewalk and now my shoes are all dirty.
• I hate it when my hair gets all gunked up with product and I have to wash it out.
• The gunk of negative thoughts was clogging up her mind, making it hard for her to focus on anything positive.

adjective an adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'scrubby' describes something that is covered in or consisting of scrub, or something that is inferior or shabby in quality.

• The scrubby brush was used to clean the delicate surface.
• I grabbed a scrubby sponge to clean up the mess in the kitchen.
• I found a scrubby old towel to wipe down the table.
• The scrubby appearance of the garden reflected neglect and disrepair.

verb to become thoroughly wet or saturated

adjective completely wet or saturated with liquid

• After being caught in the rain, her clothes were completely soaked.
• I got soaked walking home in the storm.
• We got totally soaked at the water park yesterday.
• The news of the scandal left her feeling emotionally soaked.

noun the act of soaking something thoroughly in liquid

adjective soaked with liquid; thoroughly wet

• After being caught in the rain, her clothes were sopping wet.
• I forgot my umbrella and ended up sopping wet from the storm.
• I spilled my drink and now my shirt is sopping.
• The emotional speech left the audience sopping with tears.

noun an act of cleaning or clearing a surface with a broom or brush

verb to clean or clear a surface with a broom or brush

• The janitor used a broom to sweep the floors of the office building.
• I need to sweep the kitchen before mom gets home.
• Let's sweep this place and head out before anyone notices.
• The new policy will sweep through the company and bring about major changes.

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.

adjective An adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'sweeping' is describing the noun it is modifying.

• The sweeping changes in the company's policies were met with mixed reactions from employees.
• I saw a sweeping view of the city from the top of the hill.
• The party last night was a sweeping success!
• Her sweeping gestures captured the attention of the audience during the performance.

verb to remove or eliminate something by wiping or rubbing

adverb used to describe how something is done or to what extent

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

• She used a soft cloth to gently wipe away the dust from the antique furniture.
• I always carry tissues with me to quickly wipe away any spills.
• He grabbed a paper towel to wipe away the mess before anyone noticed.
• The therapist helped her to wipe away the painful memories of her past.