Grade 6

sweeping

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(sweep-ing) 2 syllables

Definition

adjective. moving or extending in a wide arc or range.

Example Sentence

Dad cut the willow branches sweeping the ground.

More Example Sentences

They made a sweeping motion with their arms.

Synonyms

broad; extensive; wide

Antonyms

narrow; limited; constrained

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Rhymes

  • beeping
  • bleeping
  • creeping
  • heaping
  • keeping
  • leaping
  • peeping
  • reaping
  • seeping
  • sleeping
  • sweeping
  • weeping

  • safekeeping
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