sweep vs running

running vs sweep

sweep and running both are nouns.

sweep is not an adjective while running is an adjective.

sweep is a verb but running is not a verb.

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

As nouns, running is a hypernym of sweep; that is, running is a word with a broader meaning than sweep:

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

Other hypernyms of sweep include run, running game, running play.

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

sweep (adjective)	running (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

sweep (verb)	running (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 running

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