Wipe face.

Meaning: This means to clean or dry the face by rubbing it with a cloth or tissue.

Choice of Words: Wipe is a verb that means to remove something with a quick rubbing motion. Face is a noun that refers to the front part of the head, including the eyes, nose, and mouth. In this context, "Wipe face" means to remove something, such as tears or dirt, from the face with a quick rubbing motion.

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Dry face.

Meaning: This means to use a cloth or paper towel to remove water or other liquid from the front of your head, where your eyes, nose, and mouth are.

Choice of Words: Dry means to remove water or other liquid from something. Face is the front of your head, where your eyes, nose, and mouth are. When you put them together, "Dry face" is an instruction to remove water or other liquid from your face.

Clean face.

Meaning: This means to use a cloth or paper towel to remove dirt or other unwanted substances from the front of your head, where your eyes, nose, and mouth are.

Choice of Words: Clean means to remove dirt or other unwanted substances from something. Face is the front of your head, where your eyes, nose, and mouth are. When you put them together, "Clean face" is an instruction to remove dirt or other unwanted substances from your face.

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