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tip
noun(tip)
a V shape
Synonyms: peak, point,
tip
verb(tip)
give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on
Synonyms: bung, fee,
Examples:
Remember to tip the waiter.
tip
verb(tip)
give insider information or advise to
Synonyms: tip off,
Examples:
He tipped off the police about the terrorist plot.
tip
verb(tip)
cause to topple or tumble by pushing
Synonyms: topple, tumble,
tip
noun(tip)
the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
Synonyms: crest, crown, peak, summit, top,
Examples:
They clambered to the tip of Monadnock.
tip
verb(tip)
walk on one's toes
Synonyms: tippytoe, tiptoe,
tip
verb(tip)
to incline or bend from a vertical position
Synonyms: angle, lean, slant, tilt,
tip
verb(tip)
strike lightly
Synonyms: tap,
tip
noun(tip)
a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
tip
noun(tip)
an indication of potential opportunity
Synonyms: confidential information, hint, lead, steer, wind,
Examples:
He got a tip on the stock market.
tip
verb(tip)
cause to tilt
Examples:
Tip the screen upward.
tip
verb(tip)
mark with a tip
Examples:
Tip the arrow with the small stone.
tip
verb(tip)
remove the tip from
Examples:
Tip artichokes.
tip
noun(tip)
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

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