Sweep and Traverse

Sweep

Sweep verb - To cover or extend over an area or time period.

Traverse is a synonym for sweep. In some cases you can use "Traverse" instead a verb "Sweep".

Nearby Words: sweeping, sweeper

Traverse

Traverse verb - Cover or extend over an area or time period.

Sweep is a synonym for traverse. Sometimes you can use "Sweep" instead a verb "Traverse".

Nearby Words: traversed, traversal, traversing

Common collocations

area sweep area traverse area
series sweep series traverse series
room sweep room traverse room
floor sweep floor traverse floor
Other words: city, areas, paths.
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