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Dictionary Checker helps you quickly verify whether a word appears in the same local English word list used by our word tools.
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Meaning of sweep
noun
- A single action of sweeping. Example: Give the front steps a quick sweep to get rid of those fallen leaves.
- The person who steers a dragon boat.
- A person who stands at the stern of a surf boat, steering with a steering oar and commanding the crew.
- A chimney sweep.
- A methodical search, typically for bugs (electronic listening devices).
verb
- To clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom or brush. Example: to sweep a floor, the street, or a chimney
- To move through a (horizontal) arc or similar long stroke. Example: The offended countess swept out of the ballroom.
- To search (a place) methodically.
- To travel quickly.
- To play a sweep shot.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
What is a Dictionary Checker?
A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
How It Works
The tool cleans the input, compares it against a local English word list, and then tries to load definitions from a free dictionary source when available.