tip

US /tɪp/
UK /tɪp/
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1.

a small amount of money given to someone for performing a service, in addition to the basic payment.

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He left a generous tip for the waiter.
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It's customary to give a tip to the taxi driver.
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2.

a piece of advice or a useful suggestion.

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She gave me a useful tip for cooking pasta.
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Here's a quick tip to save money on groceries.
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hintpointersuggestionguidance
3.

the end or extremity of something, especially a pointed or rounded end.

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The tip of the pencil was broken.
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She stood on the tips of her toes.
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1.

to give a small amount of money to someone for a service.

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Did you remember to tip the bellhop?
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She always tips generously.
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gratuityreward
2.

to overturn or cause to overturn.

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Be careful not to tip the boat over.
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The strong wind caused the tree to tip over.
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toppleoverturntiltlean
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