Swiped: meaning, definitions and examples
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swiped
[ swaɪpt ]
physical action
To swipe means to move something with a sweeping motion, often using the hand or a specific tool. It can refer to quickly moving something aside or taking something, often with a sense of theft or removal. In modern contexts, swipe is frequently used in relation to mobile devices, where users swipe across screens to navigate or select options.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She swiped the card to make a payment.
- He swiped left on the dating app.
- The thief swiped her purse and ran away.
Translations
Translations of the word "swiped" in other languages:
🇵🇹 deslizado
🇮🇳 स्वाइप किया हुआ
🇩🇪 gewischt
🇮🇩 diusap
🇺🇦 проведений
🇵🇱 przesunięty
🇯🇵 スワイプされた
🇫🇷 glissé
🇪🇸 deslizado
🇹🇷 kaydırılmış
🇰🇷 스와이프된
🇸🇦 مُسْحَوب
🇨🇿 přejetý
🇸🇰 prejdený
🇨🇳 滑动的
🇸🇮 potezen
🇮🇸 sveipað
🇰🇿 сырғып өткен
🇬🇪 გადატანილი
🇦🇿 sürüşdürülmüş
🇲🇽 deslizado
Etymology
The word 'swipe' has its roots in the Old English 'swīpan', which means 'to sweep' or 'to wipe'. This term evolved through Middle English, influenced by similar terms in other Germanic languages, where it retained the connotation of sweeping or moving something quickly. The modern colloquial use of 'swipe' as a verb in the context of mobile technology emerged with the advent of touchscreens, where swiping became a common gesture for navigating applications and interfaces. Over time, 'swipe' has also taken on additional meanings in various contexts, such as swiping an object in a hurried or sneaky manner.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #26,146, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 26143 missive
- 26144 tsetse
- 26145 unreasonableness
- 26146 swiped
- 26147 glorifying
- 26148 squealing
- 26149 undeserving
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