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clean vs sweep

sweep vs clean

clean and sweep both are nouns.

clean is an adjective but sweep is not an adjective.

clean and sweep both are verbs.

clean is an adverb but sweep is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
clean Yes Yes Yes Yes
sweep Yes No Yes No
As verbs, sweep is a hyponym of clean; that is, sweep is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than clean:
  • clean: make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
  • sweep: clean by sweeping
Other hyponyms of clean include disinfect, brush, dust, hoover, vacuum-clean, vacuum, hygienise, hygienize, sanitise, sanitize, bream, steam, steam clean, plume, preen, do the dishes, wash up, pipe-clay, scavenge, dry clean, launder, wash.
clean (noun) sweep (noun)
a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line
a movement in an arc
a long oar used in an open boat
a wide scope
winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge
someone who cleans soot from chimneys
clean (adjective) sweep (adjective)
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
(of behavior or especially language) free from objectionable elements; fit for all observers
not spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination
ritually clean or pure
free from clumsiness; precisely or deftly executed
free from sepsis or infection
thorough and without qualification
without difficulties or problems
(of a surface) not written or printed on
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
(of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections
morally pure
(of a record) having no marks of discredit or offense
free from impurities
free of drugs
not carrying concealed weapons
free of restrictions or qualifications
(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
clean (verb) sweep (verb)
clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing win an overwhelming victory in or on
remove unwanted substances from sweep with a broom or as if with a broom
remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits clean by sweeping
remove shells or husks from make a big sweeping gesture or movement
make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions
clean and tidy up the house sweep across or over
remove while making clean force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action
remove all contents or possession from, or empty completely to cover or extend over an area or time period
deprive wholly of money in a gambling game, robbery, etc. cover the entire range of
be cleanable
clean (adverb) sweep (adverb)
in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating
completely; used as intensifiers
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