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Sweep

To pass a broom across (a surface) so as to remove loose dirt, dust, etc.; to brush, or rub over, with a broom for the purpose of cleaning; as, to sweep a floor, the street, or a chimney. Used also figuratively.

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Verb group 6

Broom 84% connected

A plant having twigs suitable for making brooms to sweep with when bound together; esp., the Cytisus scoparius of Western Europe, which is a low shru…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Broom 84% connected

A plant having twigs suitable for making brooms to sweep with when bound together; esp., the Cytisus scoparius of Western Europe, which is a low shru…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Brush 84% connected

An instrument composed of bristles, or other like material, set in a suitable back or handle, as of wood, bone, or ivory, and used for various purpos…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Brush 84% connected

An instrument composed of bristles, or other like material, set in a suitable back or handle, as of wood, bone, or ivory, and used for various purpos…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Sail 84% connected

An extent of canvas or other fabric by means of which the wind is made serviceable as a power for propelling vessels through the water.

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Sail 84% connected

An extent of canvas or other fabric by means of which the wind is made serviceable as a power for propelling vessels through the water.

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Ambit 76% connected

Circuit or compass.

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Clean 76% connected

Free from dirt or filth; as, clean clothes.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Cleaner 76% connected

One who, or that which, cleans.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Compass 76% connected

A passing round; circuit; circuitous course.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Continue 76% connected

To remain in a given place or condition; to remain in connection with; to abide; to stay.

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Cover 76% connected

To overspread the surface of (one thing) with another; as, to cover wood with paint or lacquer; to cover a table with a cloth.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Extend 76% connected

To stretch out; to prolong in space; to carry forward or continue in length; as, to extend a line in surveying; to extend a cord across the street.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Handle 76% connected

To touch; to feel with the hand; to use or hold with the hand.

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Involve 76% connected

To roll or fold up; to wind round; to entwine.

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Manage 76% connected

The handling or government of anything, but esp. of a horse; management; administration. See Manege.

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Motility 76% connected

Capability of motion; contractility.

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Motion 76% connected

The act, process, or state of changing place or position; movement; the passing of a body from one place or position to another, whether voluntary or…

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Move 76% connected

To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another; to impel; to stir; as…

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Movement 76% connected

The act of moving; change of place or posture; transference, by any means, from one situation to another; natural or appropriate motion; progress; ad…

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Oar 76% connected

An implement for impelling a boat, being a slender piece of timber, usually ash or spruce, with a grip or handle at one end and a broad blade at the…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Orbit 76% connected

The path described by a heavenly body in its periodical revolution around another body; as, the orbit of Jupiter, of the earth, of the moon.

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Range 76% connected

To set in a row, or in rows; to place in a regular line or lines, or in ranks; to dispose in the proper order; to rank; as, to range soldiers in line.

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Reach 76% connected

To retch.

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Run 76% connected

of Run

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Running 76% connected

of Run

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Scope 76% connected

That at which one aims; the thing or end to which the mind directs its view; that which is purposed to be reached or accomplished; hence, ultimate de…

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Triumph 76% connected

A magnificent and imposing ceremonial performed in honor of a general who had gained a decisive victory over a foreign enemy.

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Victory 76% connected

The defeat of an enemy in battle, or of an antagonist in any contest; a gaining of the superiority in any struggle or competition; conquest; triumph;…

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Wield 76% connected

To govern; to rule; to keep, or have in charge; also, to possess.

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Win 76% connected

To gain by superiority in competition or contest; to obtain by victory over competitors or rivals; as, to win the prize in a gate; to win money; to w…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Wipe 76% connected

The lapwing.

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Manner of action 2

Rake 76% connected

An implement consisting of a headpiece having teeth, and a long handle at right angles to it, -- used for collecting hay, or other light things which…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Swan 76% connected

Any one of numerous species of large aquatic birds belonging to Cygnus, Olor, and allied genera of the subfamily Cygninae. They have a large and stro…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Derivationally related 14

Broom 74% connected

A plant having twigs suitable for making brooms to sweep with when bound together; esp., the Cytisus scoparius of Western Europe, which is a low shru…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Broom 74% connected

A plant having twigs suitable for making brooms to sweep with when bound together; esp., the Cytisus scoparius of Western Europe, which is a low shru…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Expanse 74% connected

That which is expanded or spread out; a wide extent of space or body; especially, the arch of the sky.

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Expanse 74% connected

That which is expanded or spread out; a wide extent of space or body; especially, the arch of the sky.

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Imbroglio 74% connected

An intricate, complicated plot, as of a drama or work of fiction.

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Imbroglio 74% connected

An intricate, complicated plot, as of a drama or work of fiction.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Sail 74% connected

An extent of canvas or other fabric by means of which the wind is made serviceable as a power for propelling vessels through the water.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Sail 74% connected

An extent of canvas or other fabric by means of which the wind is made serviceable as a power for propelling vessels through the water.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Sweeper 74% connected

One who, or that which, sweeps, or cleans by sweeping; a sweep; as, a carpet sweeper.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Sweeper 74% connected

One who, or that which, sweeps, or cleans by sweeping; a sweep; as, a carpet sweeper.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Swing 74% connected

To move to and fro, as a body suspended in the air; to wave; to vibrate; to oscillate.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Swing 74% connected

To move to and fro, as a body suspended in the air; to wave; to vibrate; to oscillate.

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Containing whole 1

Bridge 70% connected

A structure, usually of wood, stone, brick, or iron, erected over a river or other water course, or over a chasm, railroad, etc., to make a passagewa…

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Synonym 12

Broom 92% connected

A plant having twigs suitable for making brooms to sweep with when bound together; esp., the Cytisus scoparius of Western Europe, which is a low shru…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Brush 92% connected

An instrument composed of bristles, or other like material, set in a suitable back or handle, as of wood, bone, or ivory, and used for various purpos…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Cross 92% connected

A gibbet, consisting of two pieces of timber placed transversely upon one another, in various forms, as a T, or +, with the horizontal piece below th…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Drag 92% connected

A confection; a comfit; a drug.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Embroil 92% connected

To throw into confusion or commotion by contention or discord; to entangle in a broil or quarrel; to make confused; to distract; to involve in diffic…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Expanse 92% connected

That which is expanded or spread out; a wide extent of space or body; especially, the arch of the sky.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Sail 92% connected

An extent of canvas or other fabric by means of which the wind is made serviceable as a power for propelling vessels through the water.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Slam 92% connected

To shut with force and a loud noise; to bang; as, he slammed the door.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Span 92% connected

imp. & p. p. of Spin.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Swing 92% connected

To move to and fro, as a body suspended in the air; to wave; to vibrate; to oscillate.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Tangle 92% connected

To unite or knit together confusedly; to interweave or interlock, as threads, so as to make it difficult to unravel the knot; to entangle; to ravel.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Traverse 92% connected

Lying across; being in a direction across something else; as, paths cut with traverse trenches.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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