swept meaning

UK /swɛpt/ US /swɛpt/ 1 syllable

swept (adjective): possessing sweep.

Definition of swept

  1. possessing sweep
    • the sleek swept wings of the plane

    Opposite: unswept

    Similar: sweptback, sweptwing

How to pronounce swept

swept is pronounced /swɛpt/ in British English and /swɛpt/ in American English. It has 1 syllable.

Words that rhyme with swept

Scrabble score: 10 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SW · words ending in PT · 5-letter words

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