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sweep vs wipe

wipe vs sweep

sweep and wipe both are nouns.

sweep and wipe both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sweep Yes No Yes No
wipe Yes No Yes No
As verbs, wipe is a hypernym of sweep; that is, wipe is a word with a broader meaning than sweep:
  • sweep: sweep with a broom or as if with a broom
  • wipe: rub with a circular motion
Other hypernyms of sweep include pass over.
sweep (noun) wipe (noun)
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line the act of rubbing or wiping
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) wipe (verb)
win an overwhelming victory in or on rub with a circular motion
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 wipe

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