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extend vs sweep

sweep vs extend

extend is not a noun while sweep is a noun.

extend and sweep both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
extend No No Yes No
sweep Yes No Yes No
As verbs, sweep is a hyponym of extend; that is, sweep is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than extend:
  • extend: span an interval of distance, space or time
  • sweep: to cover or extend over an area or time period
Other hyponyms of extend include cross, span, traverse, overlap, overspread, spread, ridge, constellate, dot, stud.
extend (noun) sweep (noun)
(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
extend (verb) sweep (verb)
extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body win an overwhelming victory in or on
thrust or extend out sweep with a broom or as if with a broom
extend in scope or range or area clean by sweeping
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer make a big sweeping gesture or movement
continue or extend move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions
expand the influence of sweep across or over
increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action
prolong the time allowed for payment of to cover or extend over an area or time period
use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity cover the entire range of
open or straighten out; unbend
extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
cause to move at full gallop
offer verbally
make available; provide
span an interval of distance, space or time
reach outward in space
stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
Difference between extend and sweep

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