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Definition tip in American English

tip verb

verb
/tɪp/
1

to fall, or to make something fall

Example

Be careful that vase doesn't tip.

Example

The cart came around the corner too fast and tipped onto its side.

Example

He tipped the table on top of them and ran out of the restaurant.

Synonyms and related words
fall lower come down
2

to give someone a small amount of money in addition to what you owe for a service

Example

Don't forget to tip the driver.

Example

I usually tip 15%.

Synonyms and related words
disburse spend pay
3

to put something into a position that is at an angle instead of upright

Example

The dog tipped her head to one side.

Example

He tipped his chair back and looked at me.

Synonyms and related words
turn spin overturn
3.1

to move into a position that is at an angle

Synonyms and related words
turn spin overturn
4

to say who you think will get a particular job or be successful at something

Example

He is tipped to take over from the current chairman.

Synonyms and related words
predict prediction forecast
5

to pour something from one place or container into another

Example

He tipped the juice into our glasses.

Example

She tipped the sand out of her pail.

Synonyms and related words
empty unpack clear
6

to hit something very gently

Example

His bat just tipped the ball.

Synonyms and related words
hit crash collide
7

to dump garbage

Synonyms and related words
binman bonfire curbside collection
Definition tip in American English

Related Words

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