tiptoe

US /ˈtɪp.toʊ/
UK /ˈtɪp.toʊ/
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walk quietly and carefully on one's toes so as not to make a noise

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She had to tiptoe past the baby's room so as not to wake him.
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He tiptoed into the kitchen, trying not to make any noise.
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on the balls of one's feet with the heels raised

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She stood on tiptoe to reach the top shelf.
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He was standing on tiptoe to see over the crowd.
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