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tip

/t/I/p/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

    noun.location

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)

    noun.possession

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. an indication of potential opportunity

    noun.communication

    Examples
    He got a tip on the stock market.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. a V shape

    noun.shape

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

    noun.location

    Examples
    They clambered to the tip of Monadnock.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. The point or extremity of anything; a pointed or somewhat sharply rounded end; the end; as, the <i>tip</i> of the finger; the <i>tip</i> of a spear.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

  7. A light touch or blow; a tap.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. cause to tilt

    verb.motion

    Examples
    Tip the screen upward.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. mark with a tip

    verb.change

    Examples
    Tip the arrow with the small stone.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on

    verb.possession

    Examples
    Remember to tip the waiter.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. cause to topple or tumble by pushing

    verb.motion

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. to incline or bend from a vertical position

    verb.motion

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. walk on one's toes

    verb.motion

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. strike lightly

    verb.contact

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  8. give insider information or advise to

    verb.communication

    Examples
    He tipped off the police about the terrorist plot.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  9. remove the tip from

    verb.change

    Examples
    Tip artichokes.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  10. To form a point upon; to cover the tip, top, or end of; as, to <i>tip</i> anything with gold or silver.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  11. To strike slightly; to tap.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  12. To fall on, or incline to, one side.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

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