Mopped Meaning in English
word · lemma: mop
Definition
Past tense of 'mop': to clean a floor or other surface by wiping it with a mop and usually water.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used for cleaning floors but can be used for any surface cleaned with a mop. Common collocations: 'mopped the floor,' 'mopped up the spill.' Do not confuse with 'sweep' (using a broom). Usually informal or neutral.
Spanish: fregó (suelo) - limpió con fregonaPortuguese (BR): passou o esfregão - limpou com esfregãoPortuguese (PT): passou a esfregona - limpou com esfregonaChinese (Simplified): 擦了（地板）- 用拖把清洁Chinese (Traditional): 擦了（地板）- 用拖把清潔Hindi: पोंछा लगायाArabic: مسح (الأرض)Bengali: মুছেছে (মপ দিয়ে) - পরিষ্কার করেছে (মপ দিয়ে)Russian: протёр(ла) шваброй - убрал(а) швабройJapanese: モップがけしたVietnamese: đã lau (bằng cây lau nhà)Korean: 걸레질했다 - 바닥을 닦았다Turkish: paspasladıUrdu: پوچا لگایا - صاف کیا (پوچے سے)Indonesian: mengepel
Example Sentences
She mopped the kitchen floor after dinner.
basic
He mopped up the water on the bathroom floor.
basic
The janitor mopped the hallway every morning.
basic
I just mopped the floor, so please don't walk on it yet.
natural
After the party, we mopped up all the spilled drinks.
natural
Sarah sighed as she mopped the muddy footprints off the tiles.
natural