wipe

verb23 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.4

To remove something, such as tears, dirt, or marks, by wiping.

To clean a spill from a surface using a cloth or sponge.

To clean a surface thoroughly by wiping it, often from top to bottom.

Used to describe surfaces that can be cleaned by wiping without difficulty.

To highlight that wiping is all that is needed to clean something.

To wipe something in a short amount of time.

To emphasize the simplicity of the action of wiping.

To wipe something with a light touch, especially a sensitive surface or a person's skin.

To wipe something with attention to detail to avoid causing damage or missing a spot.

To wipe something quickly and often without much care.

To destroy or remove something or someone entirely.

To destroy or remove something or someone entirely (informal).

To destroy or remove the majority of something or a group.

To destroy or remove almost all of something or a group.

To destroy or remove nearly all of something, with the same effect as being completely gone.

To destroy something in a way that achieves the intended result, even if not 100% complete.

To destroy or remove so much of something that very little remains.

To make something completely clean by wiping it.

Used when a danger or force has the potential to destroy something completely.

Indicates the tool or substance used for wiping (e.g., wipe with a cloth).

To remove something from a surface by wiping.

Indicates the location or source from which something is wiped.

To transfer dirt or liquid from one object to another surface by wiping (e.g., wipe hands on a towel).