English dictionary
tiptoe
/'t/I/p,t/oU/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Being on tiptoe, or as on tiptoe; hence, raised as high as possible; lifted up; exalted; also, alert.
Source: webster1913
noun
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the tip of a toe
Source: WordNet 3.0
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The end, or tip, of the toe.
Source: webster1913
adverb
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on tiptoe or as if on tiptoe
ExamplesStanding tiptoe.
Source: WordNet 3.0
adjective satellite
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walking on the tips of ones's toes so as to make no noise
ExamplesMoving with tiptoe steps.
Source: WordNet 3.0
verb
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walk on one's toes
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To step or walk on tiptoe.
Source: webster1913