sweeping

adjective
UK: /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
US: /ˈswiːpɪŋ/

  1. Covering a large area or range; extensive.

    1. The sweeping view from the hilltop was amazing.
    2. The new reforms include sweeping changes to the education system.

  2. Having broad significance or effect.

    1. The new law had sweeping consequences for everyone.
    2. The sweeping victory gave the party a strong mandate to govern.

Synonyms

broad extensive comprehensive
sweeping noun

  1. The act of cleaning by brushing away dirt or debris.

    1. Sweeping is a chore I do every weekend.
    2. After sweeping, the floor looked remarkably cleaner and brighter.
sweeping verb

  1. Present participle of sweep: to clean by brushing away dirt or debris.

    1. She is sweeping the floor in the kitchen right now.
    2. He was sweeping leaves from the driveway when I arrived this morning.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sweeping" in English means: Covering a large area or range; extensive., Having broad significance or effect..

The phonetic transcription of "sweeping" is /ˈswiːpɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈswiːpɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sweeping": broad, extensive, comprehensive.

Example usage of "sweeping": "The sweeping view from the hilltop was amazing.". More examples on the page.