sweep vs involve

involve vs sweep

sweep is a noun but involve is not a noun.

sweep and involve both are verbs.

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

As verbs, involve is a hypernym of sweep; that is, involve is a word with a broader meaning than sweep:

sweep: force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action
involve: engage as a participant

sweep (noun)	involve (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

sweep (verb)	involve (verb)
win an overwhelming victory in or on	make complex or intricate or complicated
sweep with a broom or as if with a broom	occupy or engage the interest of
clean by sweeping	have as a necessary feature
make a big sweeping gesture or movement	connect closely and often incriminatingly
move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions	contain as a part
sweep across or over	engage as a participant
force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action	require as useful, just, or proper
to cover or extend over an area or time period
cover the entire range of

Difference between sweep and involve

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