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"Clean" vs. "wipe": understanding their use and distinctions

Reviewed and edited by Anwar Kareem 29/09/2024, 06:47
English.me team member
Clean and wipe. What's the difference?

What is similar?

Both involve removing dirt or unwanted substances from a surface.

What is different?

Clean implies making something free from dirt or impurities, while wipe refers to the act of moving a cloth or hand across a surface, typically for cleaning it.

Which one is more common?

Internet search results for clean) and wipe

Examples of usage

Clean
  • She cleaned the kitchen thoroughly.
  • He cleaned his shoes before entering the house.
Wipe
  • She wiped the table with a cloth.
  • He wiped his hands on a towel after washing them.

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