Skip to the content
Word Find

Synonyms of SWEEP

Valid in Scrabble US · 10 points

SWEEP: definition and more

19 synonyms in 11 meanings 12 playable in Scrabble US

Synonyms of SWEEP by meaning

noun

  1. a wide scope

  2. someone who cleans soot from chimneys

    Not playable in Scrabble US: CHIMNEYSWEEPER, CHIMNEYSWEEP.

  3. winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge

  4. a long oar used in an open boat

    Also: sweep oar.

  5. (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line

    Also: end run.

verb

  1. sweep across or over

  2. move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions

  3. sweep with a broom or as if with a broom

  4. force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action

    Also: sweep up, drag in.

  5. to cover or extend over an area or time period

  6. make a big sweeping gesture or movement

    Also: swing out.