Sweper vs. Sweeper — What's the Difference?
By Tayyaba Rehman — Published on September 2, 2023
"Sweper" is the incorrect spelling, while "Sweeper" is correct. A "sweeper" is an individual or device that cleans or clears away debris.
Which is correct: Sweper or Sweeper
How to spell Sweeper?
Sweper
Incorrect Spelling
Sweeper
Correct Spelling
Difference Between Sweper and Sweeper
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Key Differences
Associate "sweep" as the root; simply add "er" for the correct term.
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Imagine a sweeper covering more "area" – thus needing an extra "e."
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Recall the phrase "clean deeper" to remind you of the extra "e" in "sweeper."
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Think of "keep" which also has two "e"s; to "keep" a place clean, you need a "sweeper."
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"Sweeper" has two "e"s following the "p," whereas "Sweper" has one.
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Definitions
Sweeper
A person or device that cleans floors and streets.
The sweeper passed through the street every morning.
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Someone who removes or eliminates something.
He was a problem-sweeper, always finding solutions.
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Sweeper
A type of brush or broom.
I grabbed the sweeper to clear the leaves.
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A player positioned behind other players in some sports.
The soccer team positioned a sweeper behind the defenders.
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Sweeper
(Sports) A lone defender who plays between the last line of defenders and the goalie in some defensive configurations in soccer.
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Any of the small, tropical marine perciform fishes of the family Pempheridae, typically with deeply keeled, compressed bodies and large eyes.
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(football) A defender who is the last line of defence before the goalkeeper.
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(cricket) A fielding position along the boundary; a fielder in this position.
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Sweeper
A tree that has fallen over a river with branches extending into the water.
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Sweeper
A group of students tasked at cleaning the homeroom after class dismissal.
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(hiking) The last person in the line of hikers that is responsible for ensuring no one gets separated from the group.
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(video games) A character designed or capable of knocking out multiple enemies in succession, usually due to a combination of high offense and high speed.
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A large-radius, or high/medium speed corner in a racing circuit, named as such because of the ability of someone to trace the corner profile via "sweeping" motion of the arm.
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One who, or that which, sweeps, or cleans by sweeping; a sweep; as, a carpet sweeper.
It is oxygen which is the great sweeper of the economy.
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A cleaning device with revolving brushes that pick up dirt as the device is pushed over a carpet
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Little-known nocturnal fish of warm shallow seas with an oblong compressed body
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A software tool that clears digital waste.
The computer sweeper helped remove old files.
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FAQs
Why is it called Sweeper?
The term "sweeper" comes from the verb "sweep," meaning to clear or clean by brushing away.
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Which article is used with Sweeper?
"The" or "a" can be used depending on the context.
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Which preposition is used with Sweeper?
Prepositions such as "with" or "by" can be used, as in "cleaned with a sweeper" or "dirt cleared by the sweeper."
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Is Sweeper a negative or positive word?
Neutral. The connotation depends on the context.
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Is the word “Sweeper” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
"Sweeper" can be used as a direct object, as in "I bought a sweeper."
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Which conjunction is used with Sweeper?
Any conjunction can be used with "sweeper" depending on context, such as "and," "but," or "or."
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Is Sweeper a vowel or consonant?
"Sweeper" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
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Is the Sweeper term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but it can be used metaphorically, such as referring to someone who resolves problems.
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What is the opposite of Sweeper?
There isn't a direct opposite, but "litterer" might be considered contextually opposite.
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What is a stressed syllable in Sweeper?
The first syllable "sweep" is stressed.
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Which determiner is used with Sweeper?
"The," "a," or "an" can be used based on context.
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Author Spotlight
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
