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sweep vs chimneysweeper

chimneysweeper vs sweep

sweep and chimneysweeper both are nouns.

sweep is a verb but chimneysweeper is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sweep Yes No Yes No
chimneysweeper Yes No No No
As nouns, sweep and chimneysweeper are synonyms defined as:
  • sweep and chimneysweeper: someone who cleans soot from chimneys
Other synonyms of sweep include chimneysweep.
sweep (noun) chimneysweeper (noun)
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line someone who cleans soot from chimneys
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
sweep (verb) chimneysweeper (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 sweep and chimneysweeper

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