Sweep along
verb
To carry or move with great force.
The current was so strong, it swept him along downstream.

verb
To lead or cause someone or something to swiftly follow along.
The crowd swept her along into the stadium.

verb
To become fully involved or engaged, often with strong emotions.
I was swept along by the exhilarating music.

verb
To quickly clean or clear a surface using sweeping motion.
She swept along the floor with a broom.

verb
To carry or move with great force.
The current was so strong, it swept him along downstream.

verb
To lead or cause someone or something to swiftly follow along.
The crowd swept her along into the stadium.

verb
To become fully involved or engaged, often with strong emotions.
I was swept along by the exhilarating music.

verb
To quickly clean or clear a surface using sweeping motion.
She swept along the floor with a broom.

Definition 1 of 4

Strong Force
Use 'sweep along' when describing something powerful that moves another object.

The wind was so fierce it swept along the fallen leaves.
Natural Elements
'Sweep along' is often used for natural forces like water or wind.

During the flood, the water swept cars along as if they were toys.
Strong Force
Use 'sweep along' when describing something powerful that moves another object.

The wind was so fierce it swept along the fallen leaves.
Natural Elements
'Sweep along' is often used for natural forces like water or wind.

During the flood, the water swept cars along as if they were toys.
Strong Force
Use 'sweep along' when describing something powerful that moves another object.

The wind was so fierce it swept along the fallen leaves.
Natural Elements
'Sweep along' is often used for natural forces like water or wind.

During the flood, the water swept cars along as if they were toys.
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