Pronunciation: /waɪp əˈweɪ/
verb to remove or eliminate something by wiping or rubbing
A1 She used a tissue to wipe away the tears from her eyes.
A2 The mother gently wiped away the dirt from her child's face with a wet cloth.
B1 He grabbed a towel to wipe away the spilled milk from the table.
B2 The magic potion was able to wipe away all traces of the curse from the castle walls.
C1 The therapist helped him to wipe away the painful memories of his past.
C2 With a single gesture, he wiped away all doubts about his abilities and confidently stepped on stage.
adverb used to describe how something is done or to what extent
A1 She wiped away her tears with a tissue.
A2 He wiped away the dust from the table with a cloth.
B1 The warm breeze wiped away the sweat from her forehead.
B2 The new cleaning product easily wipes away stubborn stains.
C1 The therapist helped her to wipe away the traumatic memories.
C2 His apology couldn't wipe away the hurt she felt.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence
A1 She used a tissue to wipe away the tears from her eyes.
A2 The strong wind helped to wipe away the footprints in the sand.
B1 The therapist encouraged the patient to wipe away negative thoughts and focus on positive ones.
B2 The apology was not enough to wipe away the hurt feelings caused by the betrayal.
C1 The new evidence was enough to wipe away any doubts about the defendant's innocence.
C2 Years of therapy helped him to finally wipe away the trauma of his past and move forward with his life.
formal She used a soft cloth to gently wipe away the dust from the antique furniture.
informal I always carry tissues with me to quickly wipe away any spills.
slang He grabbed a paper towel to wipe away the mess before anyone noticed.
figurative The therapist helped her to wipe away the painful memories of her past.
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