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swob vs mop up

mop up vs swob

swob and mop up both are nouns.

swob and mop up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
swob Yes No Yes No
mop up Yes No Yes No
As verbs, mop up is a hypernym of swob; that is, mop up is a word with a broader meaning than swob:
  • swob: wash with a swab or a mop
  • mop up: to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop
Other hypernyms of swob include mop, wipe up.
swob (noun) mop up (noun)
cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors a concluding action
swob (verb) mop up (verb)
wash with a swab or a mop finish a task completely
apply (usually a liquid) to a surface defeat thoroughly
to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop
Difference between swob and mop up

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