What is the Meaning of WIPE OUT?

wipe out

Definition 1

– to fall to the ground because you have slipped, or tripped

– to fall off something that is moving (e.g., a bike, a surf board, etc.)

Examples:

1. Did you see that?! Ouch! That poor kid really wiped out.

2. Cris broke his arm.  He wiped out waterskiing on Saturday.

wipe someone/something out

Definition 2

remove, erase, or eliminate something completely

Examples

1. He made a poor investment and it wiped out their life’s savings.

2. She wiped out her social media presence when she started applying for more professional work.

present –	WIPE OUT
present participle –	WIPING OUT
past –	WIPED OUT
past participle –	WIPED OUT

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