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sweep vs clean

clean vs sweep

sweep and clean both are nouns.

sweep is not an adjective while clean is an adjective.

sweep and clean both are verbs.

sweep is not an adverb while clean is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sweep Yes No Yes No
clean Yes Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, clean is a hypernym of sweep; that is, clean is a word with a broader meaning than sweep:
  • sweep: clean by sweeping
  • clean: make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
Other hypernyms of sweep include make clean.
sweep (noun) clean (noun)
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead
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 (adjective) clean (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
sweep (verb) clean (verb)
win an overwhelming victory in or on clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing
sweep with a broom or as if with a broom remove unwanted substances from
clean by sweeping remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits
make a big sweeping gesture or movement remove shells or husks from
move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
sweep across or over clean and tidy up the house
force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action remove while making clean
to cover or extend over an area or time period remove all contents or possession from, or empty completely
cover the entire range of deprive wholly of money in a gambling game, robbery, etc.
be cleanable
sweep (adverb) clean (adverb)
in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating
completely; used as intensifiers
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