Plod and Sweep

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Plod verb - To devote serious and sustained effort.

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Sweep is an antonym for plod.

Nearby Words: plodding, plodded, plodder

Sweep verb - To move or proceed smoothly and readily.

Usage example: the wind swept across the plain without respite

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Plod is an antonym for sweep.

Nearby Words: sweeping, sweeper

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