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Nov 7, 2009
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Synonyms for tip

Noun

1. tip, end
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 point of a mountain or hill; "the view from the peak was magnificent"; "they clambered to the summit of Monadnock"

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 agreed-on compensation; "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, tip over, tip over
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, 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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