swept

• Particípio passado de 'sweep', que significa limpar uma superfície com vassoura ou escova, ou mover-se rápida e violentamente por um lugar, ou ainda tomar conta de alguém de forma intensa (sentimento).

The past tense and past participle of 'sweep', meaning to clean or clear a surface with a broom or brush, or to move swiftly and forcefully over an area.

1. Having a sweeping motion or shapeB2formal

   Characterized by a smooth, continuous, or curving motion or form.

   Curvo e harmonioso

   • The landscape had a swept, rolling quality.
   • Her dress had a swept hemline that trailed behind her.
   • The artist's brushstrokes were swept and fluid.

   Sinônimoscurvedcurvingflowinggracefulsinuousstreamlinedsweeping

   Antônimosabruptangularflatjaggedjerkystraight

• Verbo que indica limpar uma superfície com vassoura ou escova, removendo sujeira; também pode significar mover-se rapidamente por um lugar ou área.

A verb used to indicate the act of cleaning a surface with a broom or brush, or moving swiftly across an area.

1. Clean with a broomA2formal

   To clean a floor or surface using a broom or brush.

   Varrer

   • She swept the kitchen floor every morning.
   • He swept the dust out of the garage.
   • Please sweep the leaves from the patio.

   Sinônimosbroombrushwhisk

2. Move quickly or forcefullyB1formal

   To move swiftly or with great force across an area.

   Varrer

   • The wind swept through the valley.
   • A wave swept the boat off course.
   • Her hair swept across her face in the breeze.

   Sinônimoschargeflyhurtleracerushsurgetearzoom

   Antônimosdawdleloiter

3. Win decisivelyB2informalamerican

   To win all games or contests in a series, especially in sports.

   Vencer de forma arrasadora

   • The team swept the championship series 4-0.
   • They swept their opponents in the playoffs.
   • The home team swept the weekend matches.

   Sinônimoswhitewash

Variantes phrasalsweep awaysweep offsweep oversweep throughsweep up