running vs sweep

sweep vs running

running and sweep both are nouns.

running is an adjective but sweep is not an adjective.

running is not a verb while sweep is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
running	Yes	Yes	No	No
sweep	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, sweep is a hyponym of running; that is, sweep is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than running:

running: (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
sweep: (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line

Other hyponyms of running include draw, draw play, end run, return, reverse, rush, rushing.

running (noun)	sweep (noun)
the act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track	(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line
the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace	a movement in an arc
the act of administering or being in charge of something	a long oar used in an open boat
(American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team	a wide scope
the state of being in operation	winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge
	someone who cleans soot from chimneys

running (adjective)	sweep (adjective)
of advancing the ball by running
executed or initiated by running
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
continually repeated over a period of time
(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
measured lengthwise

running (verb)	sweep (verb)
	win an overwhelming victory in or on
	sweep with a broom or as if with a broom
	clean by sweeping
	make a big sweeping gesture or movement
	move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions
	sweep across or over
	force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action
	to cover or extend over an area or time period
	cover the entire range of

Difference between running and sweep

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