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Sweeped vs. Swept

Sweeped

Past tense of sweep; to have removed dust, dirt, or debris using a broom or similar tool

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Swept

/swept/
Moved or removed in a swift or forceful way

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Ways to tell them apart:

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  • "Swept" is the correct past tense of "sweep."
  • If you're confused, remember "swept" rhymes with "kept," another irregular past tense.
  • Dont let the similarity to other regular verbs like "dweeped" (which doesnt exist) trick you into using "sweeped."
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