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Mop up Common

Mop up has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Verb

Definitions
Noun
1
Verb
1

to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop

"Mop the hallway now"

"He mopped her forehead with a towel"

2

defeat thoroughly

"He mopped up the floor with his opponents"

3

finish a task completely

"I finally got through this homework assignment"

4

To clean up (liquid) with a mop, rag, sponge, or other cleaning device.

Example Sentences
"Mop the hallway now" verb
"He mopped her forehead with a towel" verb
"He mopped up the floor with his opponents" verb
"I finally got through this homework assignment" verb
See Also
problems get rid of excess clean up mopping up consume clear win
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
termination absorb beat complete
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
consummation finish finalization follow-through graduation swab sponge cap off
Rhyming Words
2 up 7 up 1 up on up go up ey up re up do up tug up tee up bid up bag up end up eye up fog up fed up ton up rig up man up ice up
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