Pronunciation: [wˈa͡ɪpt] (IPA) 
The word "wiped" is spelled with the letters W-I-P-E-D. In IPA phonetic transcription, it can be represented as /waɪpt/. The first sound is a w sound, followed by a long i sound, represented by the symbol /aɪ/. The p sound and d sound are both pronounced separately, with a slight pause in between. The word refers to the action of cleaning or removing dirt or moisture from a surface using a cloth or other material.
Wiped is an adjective that is used to describe something that has been thoroughly cleaned or cleared of dirt, dust, or other unwanted substances. It is typically associated with the action of using a cloth, tissue, or other absorbent material to remove impurities or residue from a surface. When something is wiped, it means that it has undergone a process whereby any visible or invisible particles have been eradicated from its surface.
The act of wiping involves making a repeated back-and-forth or circular motion with the absorbent material while applying pressure to effectively remove any dirt or residue. It is often used in reference to surfaces such as countertops, tables, windows, or electronic screens. One may also use the term when discussing personal hygiene practices, such as wiping one's face or hands with a towel.
The adjective "wiped" can also be used figuratively to describe feeling exhausted or drained of energy. In this context, it is an expression of being physically or mentally depleted. This usage originates from the idea of wiping something clean or dry by exhausting all its content or energy. It describes a state where one's energy and resources have been completely spent, resulting in a feeling of fatigue or weariness.
Overall, "wiped" refers to the act of cleaning or clearing a surface of impurities, as well as describing a state of exhaustion or depletion.
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The word "wiped" can be traced back to the Old English word "wipian", meaning "to rub away, scour, wipe". This Old English word is believed to have derived from the Proto-Germanic word "wipōną", which has a similar meaning. The root word "wīpanan", from which "wipōną" originated, can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root "*weip-", meaning "to turn, twist", likely referring to the twisting or motion involved in wiping or rubbing away something. Over time, the word "wiped" has retained its original sense of removing or cleaning something by rubbing or using a cloth.
