# sweeps vs swept

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### sweeps
*noun · frequency rank #18,709*
The Nielsen ratings used to measure television show viewership several times a year.

### swept
*adjective · IPA /swɛpt/ · frequency rank #7,857*
Cleared of mines (explosive devices).

## Source
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