Words that start with S

You sweep when you use a broom to move dust or dirt around. Usually you sweep something like a floor to get all the dirt off it.

The sweet potato is the thick tuberous root of a plant native to South America. They are sometimes called a sweet yam, but are not related to the true yam. Sweet potatos have yellow or white flesh and as their name suggests, have a very sweet taste. They can be eaten roasted, mashed, fried or cooked into stews. They are much softer than regular potatoes when they are cooked.

Swept is the past tense of sweep.

Swimming is a way of moving when you are in the water, using your arms and legs to push you fowards. There are many different ways of swimming, with names like breaststroke, freestyle, butterfly and the one that most children start with - dog paddle! You can use the word swim as a noun, as in "I am going for a swim".

You swindle someone out of money or other valuable items when you trick them or cheat to get what you want, rather than using honest means.