HyperDic: tip

English > 14 senses of the word tip:
NOUNlocationtipthe extreme / extreme end of something
possessiontip, gratuity, pourboire, baksheesh, bakshish, bakshis, backsheesha relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
communicationtip, lead, steer, confidential information, wind, hintan indication of potential opportunity
shapetip, point, peaka V shape
locationtip, peak, crown, crest, top, summitthe top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
VERBmotiontipcause to tilt
changetipmark with a tip
possessiontip, fee, bunggive a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on
motiontip, topple, tumblecause to topple or tumble by pushing
motiontip, lean, tilt, slant, angleto incline or bend from a vertical position
motiontip, tiptoe, tippytoewalk on one's toes
contacttip, tapstrike lightly
communicationtip, tip offgive insider information or advise to
changetipremove the tip from
tip > pronunciation
Soundstih'p
Rhymesacquaintanceship ... zip / ZIP: 103 rhymes with ihp...
English > tip: 14 senses > noun 1, location
MeaningThe extreme / extreme end of something; especially something pointed.
NarrowerbeakA beaklike, tapering tip on certain plant structures
fingertipThe end (tip) of a finger
tiptoeThe tip of a toe
Broaderend, terminalEither extremity of something that has length
Spanishpunta
Catalanpunta, punxa
Verbstipmark with a tip
tipremove the tip from
English > tip: 14 senses > noun 2, possession
MeaningA relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter).
Synonymsgratuity, pourboire, baksheesh, bakshish, bakshis, backsheesh
NarrowerChristmas boxA present given at Christmas for services during the year
Broaderfringe benefit, perquisite, perkAn incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
Spanishadehala, baksheesh, pourboire, propina
Catalanpourboire, propina
Verbstipgive a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on
English > tip: 14 senses > noun 3, communication
MeaningAn indication of potential opportunity.
Example"he got a tip on the stock market"
Synonymslead, steer, confidential information, wind, hint
Broaderguidance, counsel, counseling, counselling, directionSomething that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
Spanishaviso, consejo, filtración, idea, indicación, información confidencial, información, ventaja
Catalanconsell, idea, indicació
Nounstipsterone who sells advice about gambling or speculation (especially at the racetrack)
Verbstipgive insider information or advise to
English > tip: 14 senses > noun 4, shape
MeaningA V shape.
Synonymspoint, peak
Part ofalpenstockA stout staff with a metal point
arrowheadThe pointed head or striking tip of an arrow
cone, conoid, cone shapeA shape whose base is a circle and whose sides taper up to a point
knifeA weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point
pencilA thin cylindrical pointed writing implement
sword, blade, brand, steelA cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
Narrowercuspsmall elevation on the grinding surface of a tooth
headThe tip of an abscess (where the pus accumulates)
widow's peakA V-shaped point in the hairline in the middle of the forehead
Broaderconvex shape, convexityA shape that curves or bulges outward
Spanishpunta
Catalanpunta, punxa
English > tip: 14 senses > noun 5, location
MeaningThe top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill).
Example "they clambered to the tip of Monadnock"
Synonymspeak, crown, crest, top, summit
Narrowerhilltop, browThe peak of a hill
mountain peakThe summit of a mountain
pinnacleA lofty peak
Broadertopographic point, place, spotA point located with respect to surface features of some region
Spanishcima, cresta, cumbre, cúspide, extremo superior, pico
Catalancimalada, cimal, cim, cresta, cúspide, pic
English > tip: 14 senses > verb 1, motion
MeaningCause to tilt.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Example"tip the screen upward"
NarrowerbankTip laterally
BroaderreorientCause to turn
Spanishvolcar
Catalanbolcar
Nounstippertruck whose contents can be emptied without handling
English > tip: 14 senses > verb 2, change
Meaningmark with a tip.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Example"tip the arrow with the small stone"
Broadermarkmake or leave a mark on
Nounstipthe extreme / extreme end of something
English > tip: 14 senses > verb 3, possession
MeaningGive a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody; Somebody ----s somebody something
Example"Remember to tip the waiter"
Synonymsfee, bung
Broadergive, gift, presentGive as a present
Spanishdar propina, gratificar
Catalandonar propina, gratificar
Nounstipa relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
tippera person who leaves a tip
English > tip: 14 senses > verb 4, motion
MeaningCause to topple or tumble by pushing.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody; Something ----s something
Synonymstopple, tumble
Broaderpush, forceMove with force, "He pushed the table into a corner"
Spanishdemoler, derribar, derrocar, volcar
Catalanbolcar, demolir, derrocar, enderrocar, ensorrar, tombar
English > tip: 14 senses > verb 5, motion
MeaningTo incline or bend from a vertical position.
PatternSomething ----s; Something is ----ing PP; Somebody ----s PP
Synonymslean, tilt, slant, angle
Narrowerlean back, reclineMove the upper body backwards and down
list, heeltilt to one side
slope, incline, pitchBe at an angle
weatherCause to slope
Broaderbend, flexform a curve
See alsotip overturn from an upright or normal position
tip overcause to overturn from an upright or normal position
Spanishinclinar, ladearse, ladear
Catalandecantar-se, decantar, inclinar
English > tip: 14 senses > verb 6, motion
Meaningwalk on one's toes.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s PP
ModelThe children tip to the playground
Synonymstiptoe, tippytoe
BroaderwalkUse one's feet to advance
Spanishcaminar de puntillas
English > tip: 14 senses > verb 7, contact
Meaningstrike lightly.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody PP; Somebody ----s something PP
Synonymtap
Narrowerpercussstrike or tap firmly
Broaderstrikedeliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
Spanishtocar suavemente
English > tip: 14 senses > verb 8, communication
MeaningGive insider information or advise to.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody; Somebody ----s somebody to INFINITIVE
Example"He tipped off the police about the terrorist plot"
Synonymtip off
Broaderrede, advise, counselGive advice to
Spanishavisar, dar el chivatazo, notificar
Catalanavisar, notificar
Nounstipan indication of potential opportunity
English > tip: 14 senses > verb 9, change
MeaningRemove the tip from.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Example"tip artichokes"
Broaderremove, take, take away, withdrawRemove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
Nounstipthe extreme / extreme end of something

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