Definitions and Examples of dry, wipe
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Free from moisture or water.
Example
After washing his hands, he used a towel to dry them.
To clean or dry something by rubbing its surface with a cloth or a piece of paper.
Example
She used a tissue to wipe the spilled coffee off the table.
Key Differences: dry vs wipe
- 1Dry refers to the state of being free from moisture or water.
- 2Wipe refers to the action of cleaning or drying something by rubbing its surface with a cloth or a piece of paper.
Effective Usage of dry, wipe
- 1Cleaning: Use wipe to describe the action of cleaning or drying a surface.
- 2Weather: Use dry to describe the absence of moisture or water in the air or on the ground.
- 3Cooking: Use wipe to describe the action of cleaning or drying vegetables, fruits, or meat before cooking.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of splash are dry and wipe. Use dry to describe the absence of moisture or water, and wipe to describe the action of cleaning or drying a surface by rubbing it with a cloth or a piece of paper.
