Learning language
Translation language
verb · C1 · very often · UK/US

wipe

wipe

Meaning of wipe

English

to clean a surface by moving a cloth over it

中文

用布等把表面擦干净

wipe

Pronunciation

British English
/waɪp/
American English
/waɪp/

wipe with Chinese translation

wipe usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

Please wipe the table with a damp cloth.

请用湿布擦拭桌子。

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

He wipes his glasses every day.

他每天擦拭眼镜。

wipe synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between wipe, wipe down, dust, dry, clean, rub, polish, and scrub

wipe down
🇬🇧English

to wipe a whole surface thoroughly

A1often

ENWipe down the counters after cooking.

🇬🇧English

to remove dust from something

A1often

ENDust the shelves once a week.

🇬🇧English

to remove water from something

A1very often

ENDry the plates with a towel.

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

broader: any kind of cleaning

A1very often

ENClean the kitchen after cooking.

🇬🇧English

to press and move against, not necessarily to clean

A1very often

ENRub the stain gently with a cloth.

P
🇬🇧English
polish

to rub until it shines

A1often

ENPolish the shoes before the party.

🇬🇧English

to clean hard with a brush

A1often

ENScrub the pans to remove burnt food.

🇬🇧English

to clean a floor with a mop

A1often

ENMop the kitchen floor after dinner.

Learn by topic

wipe belongs to the topic "Household Chores →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

Related words and lists for wipe

Questions about this word

wipe meaning: what does it mean?

to clean a surface by moving a cloth over it

wipe pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

wipe is pronounced as /waɪp/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

wipe definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

请用湿布擦拭桌子。 Translation: Please wipe the table with a damp cloth.

Is wipe part of Household Chores vocabulary?

Yes, wipe can be learned in the Household Chores topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is wipe part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, wipe can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn wipe in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.

Your cookie choice

We use necessary cookies to operate the site. Analytics and marketing technologies are enabled only with your permission. Cookies Policy