mopped

[mɒpt]

mopped Definition

• 1. to clean a surface by wiping it with a mop
• 2. to remove something completely

Using mopped: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mopped" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She mopped the kitchen floor before cooking dinner.

• Example

  He mopped his forehead with a handkerchief.

• Example

  I mopped up the spilled milk with a towel.

mopped Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for mopped

• cleaned
• wiped
• swept

Antonyms for mopped

• dirty
• soil
• smear

Phrases with mopped

• mop the floor with someone

  to defeat someone easily and decisively in a competition or argument

  Example

  The experienced team mopped the floor with their inexperienced opponents.

• mop up

  to finish or complete something, especially after other parts have been done

  Example

  After the presentation, we need to mop up any remaining questions from the audience.

• mop the brow

  to wipe one's forehead, especially when hot or sweating

  Example

  He mopped his brow with a handkerchief after working in the sun all day.

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Summary: mopped in Brief

The verb 'mopped' [mɒpt] means to clean a surface by wiping it with a mop or to remove something completely. It is often used in phrases like 'mop the floor with someone,' meaning to defeat someone easily, and 'mop up,' meaning to finish or complete something.