1. past tense and past participle of sweep; cleaned or cleared by brushing or moving with a broom or similar tool
2. moved smoothly and quickly in a continuous motion
3. carried away or removed completely by force

Examples

• She swept the kitchen floor before dinner.
• The wind swept through the valley.
• The current swept the boat downstream.
• He swept his arm across the table.
• The team swept the championship series.
• Leaves were swept into piles by the wind.
• The dancer swept across the stage gracefully.