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upsweeps Synonyms & Antonyms

ˈəp-ˌswēp

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Upsweeps as a Noun

1

as in upswings, upheavals

2

as in buns, updos

Upsweeps as a Verb

1

as in rises, uprises

Word Forms & Grammar

up·swept

up·sweep·ing

upsweep

upsweeping

upsweeps

upswept

First Known Use

1791

circa 1891

Quick Facts About Upsweeps

Part of speechnoun, verb
Pronunciation/ˈəp-ˌswēp/
Syllables2
Meaningas in upswings, upheavals
First known use1891

How Do You Say Upsweeps?

You say upsweeps as /ˈəp-ˌswēp/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (əp).

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