Synonyms of tip

Noun


1. tip, end, terminal

usage: the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

2. gratuity, tip, pourboire, baksheesh, bakshish, bakshis, backsheesh, fringe benefit, perquisite, perk

usage: a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)

3. tip, lead, steer, confidential information, wind, hint, guidance, counsel, counseling, counselling, direction

usage: an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job"

4. point, tip, peak, convex shape, convexity

usage: a V shape; "the cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points"

5. peak, crown, crest, top, tip, summit, topographic point, place, spot

usage: 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"

Verb


1. tip, reorient

usage: cause to tilt; "tip the screen upward"

2. tip, mark

usage: mark with a tip; "tip the arrow with the small stone"

3. tip, fee, bung, give, gift, present

usage: give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on; "Remember to tip the waiter"; "fee the steward"

4. topple, tumble, tip, push, force

usage: cause to topple or tumble by pushing

5. lean, tilt, tip, slant, angle, bend, flex

usage: to incline or bend from a vertical position; "She leaned over the banister"

6. tiptoe, tip, tippytoe, walk

usage: walk on one's toes

7. tap, tip, strike

usage: strike lightly; "He tapped me on the shoulder"

8. tip off, tip, rede, advise, counsel

usage: give insider information or advise to; "He tipped off the police about the terrorist plot"

9. tip, remove, take, take away, withdraw

usage: remove the tip from; "tip artichokes"

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Definition and meaning of tip (Dictionary)