Pronunciation: /waɪp aʊt/

Definitions of wipe out

noun a situation in which something is completely destroyed or eliminated

Example Sentences

A1 The wipe out of the virus was a relief for everyone in the community.

A2 The wipe out of the enemy soldiers was a victory for the country.

B1 The wipe out of the crops due to the drought caused a food shortage.

B2 The wipe out of the entire species was a tragic event that led to conservation efforts.

C1 The wipe out of the data from the server was a major setback for the company.

C2 The wipe out of the evidence by the corrupt officials hindered the investigation.

verb to completely destroy or eliminate something

Example Sentences

A1 I need to wipe out the dust from the table.

A2 She wiped out all the files by mistake.

B1 The tsunami wiped out the entire village.

B2 The disease wiped out half of the population.

C1 The dictator's regime aimed to wipe out all opposition.

C2 The alien invasion threatened to wipe out humanity.

Examples of wipe out in a Sentence

formal The government is working to wipe out corruption in the highest levels of power.

informal I need to wipe out all the junk food in my pantry and start eating healthier.

slang That new video game is so addicting, I can't stop playing until I wipe out all the levels.

figurative The tsunami wiped out entire villages along the coast, leaving nothing but destruction in its wake.

Grammatical Forms of wipe out

past tense

wiped out

plural

wipe out

comparative

more wiped out

superlative

most wiped out

present tense

wipes out

future tense

will wipe out

perfect tense

have wiped out

continuous tense

is wiping out

singular

wipes out

positive degree

wipe out

infinitive

to wipe out

gerund

wiping out

participle

wiped out

Origin and Evolution of wipe out

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The term 'wipe out' originated from the Old English word 'wipian' meaning to rub or wipe away.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'wipe out' evolved to also mean to completely destroy or eradicate something, often used in a more dramatic or extreme context.