Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun tip
5 senses of tip
Sense 1
tip -- (the extreme end of something; especially something pointed)
=> end, terminal -- (either extremity of something that has length; "the end of the pier"; "she knotted the end of the thread"; "they rode to the end of the line"; "the terminals of the anterior arches of the fornix")
Sense 2
gratuity, tip, pourboire, baksheesh, bakshish, bakshis, backsheesh -- (a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter))
=> fringe benefit, perquisite, perk -- (an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right); "a limousine is one of the fringe benefits of the job")
Sense 3
tip, lead, steer, confidential information, wind, hint -- (an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job")
=> guidance, counsel, counseling, counselling, direction -- (something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action)
Sense 4
point, tip, peak -- (a V shape; "the cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points")
=> convex shape, convexity -- (a shape that curves or bulges outward)
Sense 5
peak, crown, crest, top, tip, summit -- (the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill); "the view from the peak was magnificent"; "they clambered to the tip of Monadnock"; "the region is a few molecules wide at the summit")
=> topographic point, place, spot -- (a point located with respect to surface features of some region; "this is a nice place for a picnic"; "a bright spot on a planet")
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb tip
9 senses of tip
Sense 1
tip -- (cause to tilt; "tip the screen upward")
=> reorient -- (cause to turn)
Sense 2
tip -- (mark with a tip; "tip the arrow with the small stone")
=> mark -- (make or leave a mark on; "the scouts marked the trail"; "ash marked the believers' foreheads")
Sense 3
tip, fee, bung -- (give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on; "Remember to tip the waiter"; "fee the steward")
=> give, gift, present -- (give as a present; make a gift of; "What will you give her for her birthday?")
Sense 4
topple, tumble, tip -- (cause to topple or tumble by pushing)
=> push, force -- (move with force, "He pushed the table into a corner")
Sense 5
lean, tilt, tip, slant, angle -- (to incline or bend from a vertical position; "She leaned over the banister")
=> bend, flex -- (form a curve; "The stick does not bend")
Phrasal Verb-> tip over#1; tip over#2
Sense 6
tiptoe, tip, tippytoe -- (walk on one's toes)
=> walk -- (use one's feet to advance; advance by steps; "Walk, don't run!"; "We walked instead of driving"; "She walks with a slight limp"; "The patient cannot walk yet"; "Walk over to the cabinet")
Sense 7
tap, tip -- (strike lightly; "He tapped me on the shoulder")
=> strike -- (deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon; "The teacher struck the child"; "the opponent refused to strike"; "The boxer struck the attacker dead")
Sense 8
tip off, tip -- (give insider information or advise to; "He tipped off the police about the terrorist plot")
=> rede, advise, counsel -- (give advice to; "The teacher counsels troubled students"; "The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud")
Sense 9
tip -- (remove the tip from; "tip artichokes")
=> remove, take, take away, withdraw -- (remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract; "remove a threat"; "remove a wrapper"; "Remove the dirty dishes from the table"; "take the gun from your pocket"; "This machine withdraws heat from the environment")