Sweep along Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To move someone or something forward with great force, or to make someone feel carried away by events or emotions.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in both literal (physical movement, as with water or wind) and figurative ways (being emotionally or mentally carried along by excitement, events). 'Be swept along by' is common. Usually passive: 'get/be swept along'. Used in both formal and informal contexts.
Example Sentences
The river swept along the small boat.
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We were swept along by the crowd at the concert.
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She let herself be swept along by her emotions.
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Everyone just got swept along in the excitement of the announcement.
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As the event unfolded, I found myself being swept along without even noticing.
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The movement quickly swept along thousands who believed in the cause.
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