tip

//tɪp//
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Noun

tipSingular
tipsPlural
1

The pointed or rounded end or extremity of something slender or tapering.

The tip of the pencil broke.

Noun

tipSingular
tipsPlural
1

A sum of money given to someone as a reward for a service, especially in a restaurant or hotel.

I left a tip for the waiter.

Synonym

Noun

tipSingular
tipsPlural
1

A piece of useful advice or information, especially about how to do something or about the likely winner of a race or contest.

She gave me some useful tips on how to save money.

Synonym

Verb

tipInfinitive
tipPresent tense
tippedPast tense
tippedPast participle
tippingPresent participle
tipsThird-person singular
1

To cause to lean or incline; to tilt or overturn something.

He tipped the bucket to pour out the water.

2

To strike or touch lightly or gently, especially with the end or point of something.

He tipped the ball with his finger.

Verb

tipInfinitive
tipPresent tense
tippedPast tense
tippedPast participle
tippingPresent participle
tipsThird-person singular
1

To give a sum of money to someone as a gratuity for their service.

I tipped the waiter for his excellent service.