Pronunciation

/waɪp/

Definitions

• Noun: A gesture or action of rubbing something clean with a cloth or other material. For example: “She wiped the table after the meal.”
• Verb: To remove dirt, moisture, or residue by rubbing or using a cleaning agent. For example: “I’ll wipe the windows to let in more light.”
• Verb: (informal) To erase or clear something, especially data. For example: “He wiped his slate clean before starting a new project.”

Phrases

• “Wipe down”: To clean by wiping with a damp cloth.
• “Wipe out”: To completely remove or destroy something, often referring to financial loss or a failure. For example: “The storm wiped out several houses.”
• “Wipe away tears”: To抹去眼泪, symbolizing comfort or consolation.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She carefully wiped the dust off the antique vase.”
• Verb: “He wiped the sweat from his forehead after finishing the workout.”
• Verb (informal): “The hacker wiped the virus from the computer’s system.”

Synonyms

• Clean
• Polish
• Erase
• Clear
• Dust
• Extinguish (when referring to fire or a flame)
• Remove
• Eliminate (in the context of data or records)