Tip (Noun)
Meaning 1
A V shape; "the cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points".
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
Examples
- The pencil broke off at the tip, leaving a jagged edge.
- The snow-capped mountain rose to a sharp tip, piercing the sky.
- The rocket's tip glowed red hot as it re-entered the Earth's atmosphere.
- The iceberg's submerged tip was invisible beneath the waves.
- The fin's curved tip sliced through the water with deadly precision.
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Meaning 2
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The treacherous slope led up to the tip of the rugged mountain, where a handful of brave hikers gathered to take in the view.
- At the tip of the pyramid, the explorers found an intricately carved stone with mysterious hieroglyphics.
- Climbers pushed through exhaustion to reach the tip of Mount Everest, their journey fraught with obstacles.
- Locals advised us to drive cautiously as we navigated the steep hill that rose to the tip of Granite Mountain.
- Adrenaline junkies thrill to ski down from the tip of towering powder bowls to valley below.
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Meaning 3
The extreme end of something; especially something pointed.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The tip of the pen broke off as I was writing.
- She carefully touched the tip of her tongue to the roof of her mouth.
- The tip of the mountain was shrouded in mist.
- The dog's tail wagged furiously as it chased the tip of the stick.
- The surgeon carefully made an incision at the tip of the finger.
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Meaning 4
An indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The journalist received a valuable tip about a potential scandal involving the government official.
- The real estate agent gave her client a tip about a great investment opportunity in the city.
- He got a tip from a friend about a job opening at a top tech company.
- The detective followed up on a tip from an anonymous source about a possible suspect.
- The stockbroker received a tip from a reliable source about a company that was about to go public.
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Meaning 5
A relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter).
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The waiter was expecting a generous tip for his excellent service.
- She left a 20% tip on the table for the bartender.
- He rounded up the bill to leave a small tip for the taxi driver.
- The tour guide was disappointed with the meager tip from the group.
- The restaurant's policy was to include a 15% tip for large parties.