Definitions

1. verb

past tense of sweep: to move something quickly and smoothly, typically with a sweeping motion

“She swept the floor with a broom.”

2. noun

a past participle or past tense of sweep, referring to something that has been moved or swept

“The leaves that were swept into the gutter needed to be cleaned.”

3. verb

past tense of sweep: to take or capture something, especially by surprise

“The police swept in and arrested the suspects.”

4. noun

a past participle or past tense of sweep, referring to a movement or action of sweeping

“The crowd was swept up in the excitement of the concert.”