wipe out — to destroy or eliminate completely
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to destroy or eliminate completely
Pronunciation (IPA): /waɪp aʊt/
Korean meaning: 완전히 파괴하다, 전멸시키다
Korean pronunciation: **와**입 **아**웃
Example Sentences
- My mom's cooking is so good, it could wipe out any restaurant's business!
- The new video game completely wiped out my weekend plans.
- Climate change could wipe out many species if we don't act now.
wipe out
VERB//waɪp aʊt//
to destroy or eliminate completely
to destroy or eliminate completely
Pipe out steam, type out rage, then wipe out everything!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase combines 'wipe' from Old English 'wipian' meaning to clean or rub, with 'out' from Old English 'ūt' meaning away or completely. The phrasal verb developed in the 20th century to mean complete destruction or elimination.
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📝Examples
“My mom's cooking is so good, it could wipe out any restaurant's business!”
“The new video game completely wiped out my weekend plans.”
“Climate change could wipe out many species if we don't act now.”
“I wiped out spectacularly while trying to impress my crush on the skateboard.”
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