C1verb 1K

Wipe

🇬🇧 UK /["/waɪp/","/waɪps/","/waɪpt/","/ˈwaɪpɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/waɪp/","/waɪps/","/waɪpt/","/ˈwaɪpɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Wipe

to rub something against a surface, in order to remove dirt or liquid from it; to rub a surface with a cloth, etc. in order to clean it

In simple words: To clean something by rubbing it with a cloth or similar object.

Wipe in a sentence

• Please wipe the table after you finish eating.
• He used a cloth to wipe the spilled coffee from the floor.
• The team managed to wipe the opposing side off the scoreboard.
• A strong hurricane can wipe entire communities out.
• She tried to wipe the tears from her eyes during the movie.
• The teacher warned the students not to wipe their answers too aggressively on the test sheet.
• After the hard drive was wiped, no data could be recovered.

How to use Wipe

Used in both spoken and written English. Suitable for everyday contexts, like cleaning or removing marks. Avoid in formal writing unless referring to a specific process (e.g., wiping data).

Grammar pattern

wipe + object

Memory hint

Think of wiping off water on a table - imagine a cloth sweeping away spills.

Related words

Collocations with Wipe

• completely
• totally
• almost
• from
• off
• on
• wipe something clean
• threaten to
• completely
• totally
• almost
• from
• off
• on
• wipe something clean
• threaten to

Synonyms for Wipe

• erase
• erase

Opposites of Wipe

• dirty
• soak
• stain

Common mistakes with Wipe

• Using 'wip' instead of 'wipe'.
• Confusing 'wipe' with 'wipe out'.
• Using 'wipe' without an object (e.g., saying 'I will wipe' instead of 'I will wipe the table').

Frequently asked questions about Wipe

What does Wipe mean?

To clean something by rubbing it with a cloth or similar object.

What is the definition of Wipe?

to rub something against a surface, in order to remove dirt or liquid from it; to rub a surface with a cloth, etc. in order to clean it

How do you use Wipe in a sentence?

Please wipe the table after you finish eating.

Can you give another example of Wipe?

He used a cloth to wipe the spilled coffee from the floor.

What are synonyms for Wipe?

Common alternatives include erase, erase.

What is the opposite of Wipe?

Opposite meanings include dirty, soak, stain.

What words go with Wipe?

It commonly pairs with completely, totally, almost, from, off, on, wipe something clean, threaten to, completely, totally, almost, from, off, on, wipe something clean, threaten to.

What are common mistakes when using Wipe?

Using 'wip' instead of 'wipe'. Confusing 'wipe' with 'wipe out'. Using 'wipe' without an object (e.g., saying 'I will wipe' instead of 'I will wipe the table').

How do you pronounce Wipe?

US: /["/waɪp/","/waɪps/","/waɪpt/","/ˈwaɪpɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/waɪp/","/waɪps/","/waɪpt/","/ˈwaɪpɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Wipe?

Used in both spoken and written English. Suitable for everyday contexts, like cleaning or removing marks. Avoid in formal writing unless referring to a specific process (e.g., wiping data).

What CEFR level is Wipe?

"Wipe" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.