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sweep vs span

span vs sweep

sweep and span both are nouns.

sweep and span both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sweep Yes No Yes No
span Yes No Yes No
As verbs, sweep and span are synonyms defined as:
  • sweep and span: to cover or extend over an area or time period
Other synonyms of sweep include cross, traverse.
sweep (noun) span (noun)
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line the act of sitting or standing astride
a movement in an arc a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
a long oar used in an open boat the distance or interval between two points
a wide scope a unit of length based on the width of the expanded human hand (usually taken as 9 inches)
winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge two items of the same kind
someone who cleans soot from chimneys the complete duration of something
sweep (verb) span (verb)
win an overwhelming victory in or on to cover or extend over an area or time period
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
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