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to wipe up
01
to clean a surface by using a cloth or mop to remove liquid or any sort of substance spills
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Separable
Particle
up
Base verb
wipe
Present tense
wipe up
3rd person singular
wipes up
Present participle
wiping up
Past simple
wiped up
Past participle
wiped up
Examples
The homeowner wiped the muddy paw prints up from the living room carpet.
02
to use a cloth or towel to dry kitchenware after they have been washed
Examples
The barista wiped the espresso machine up to keep it clean.
03
to decisively and thoroughly overcome an opponent
Examples
The boxer wiped his opponent up with a series of powerful punches.
