tip
/tɪp/noun, verb1 syllable
Tip means: a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter).
Synonyms for tip32
noun, as in a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
noun, as in the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
verb, as in give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on
verb, as in cause to topple or tumble by pushing
verb, as in walk on one's toes
verb, as in strike lightly
verb, as in give insider information or advise to
What does tip mean?14
noun
a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
an indication of potential opportunity“he got a tip on the stock market”
the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)“the view from the peak was magnificent”
a V shape“the cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points”
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
verb
to incline or bend from a vertical position“She leaned over the banister”
give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on“Remember to tip the waiter”
cause to topple or tumble by pushing
walk on one's toes
strike lightly“He tapped me on the shoulder”
give insider information or advise to“He tipped off the police about the terrorist plot”
cause to tilt“tip the screen upward”
mark with a tip“tip the arrow with the small stone”
remove the tip from“tip artichokes”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with tip?22
two syllables
Tip in a sentence
- If anyone knows, please give me a tip.josivangoncalves
- The first tip is precision, that is, to express yourself clearly.Hybrid
- The second tip is concision, or succinctly stating ideas.Hybrid
- Help me remember, it's on the tip of my tongue!Igider
- If a porter carries your luggage, don't forget to tip him.CK
- If you don't like the service, don't leave a tip.darinmex
- The deer only ate the leafy tips of the bush, not the branches.mccarras
- He blew on the tip of his fingers.belgavox
Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.
Forms of tip
as a noun
- plural
- tips
as a verb
- past tense
- tipped
- present participle
- tipping
- third-person singular
- tips
- past participle
- tipped