wipe

[waɪp]

wipe Definition

• 1. clean or dry (something) by rubbing its surface with a cloth, a piece of paper, or one's hand
• 2. remove (dirt or moisture) from something by rubbing its surface with a cloth, a piece of paper, or one's hand
• 3. eliminate or remove (something) completely

Using wipe: Examples

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

• Example

  She wiped the table with a damp cloth.

• Example

  He wiped his face with a towel.

• Example

  I need to wipe my shoes before entering the house.

• Example

  The company was wiped out by the recession.

• Example

  The virus wiped out the entire population of the village.

wipe Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for wipe

• clean
• rub
• mop
• swab
• sponge

Antonyms for wipe

• dirty
• smear
• stain

Phrases with wipe

• wipe away

  remove something by wiping it

  Example

  She wiped away her tears with a tissue.

• wipe down

  clean the surface of something by wiping it with a cloth

  Example

  I need to wipe down the kitchen counters before cooking.

• wipe off

  remove dirt or marks from a surface by wiping it

  Example

  He wiped off the whiteboard with a dry eraser.

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Summary: wipe in Brief

To 'wipe' [waɪp] means to clean or dry something by rubbing its surface with a cloth, paper, or one's hand. It can also mean to eliminate or remove something completely. Examples include 'She wiped the table with a damp cloth,' and 'The virus wiped out the entire population of the village.' Phrases include 'wipe away,' 'wipe down,' and 'wipe off.'