|
|
tip2
|
|
- pronunciation:
- tIp
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
tips, tipping, tipped |
| definition 1: |
to move to a leaning or slanted position; tilt.
She tipped the bowl to get the last drops of soup.- synonyms:
- tilt
- similar words:
- incline, lean, slant
|
| definition 2: |
to turn over; upset; topple (often followed by "over").
A dog tipped over my garbage can.- synonyms:
- capsize, overturn, topple, upset
- similar words:
- tumble, turn
|
| definition 3: |
to lean; slant; tilt.
The sailboat tipped in the wind.- synonyms:
- slant, tilt
- similar words:
- incline, lean, list, pitch
|
| definition 4: |
to turn over; topple (usually followed by "over").
The glass of milk tipped over onto my books.- synonyms:
- topple
- similar words:
- tumble
|
| related words: |
capsize, cock, recline, slope |
|
|
|
|
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of tipping.
He greeted her with a tip of the hat.- synonyms:
- tilt
- similar words:
- leaning, slanting, upset
|
| definition 2: |
a British word for a place specifically intended for dumping rubbish and refuse. This meaning of "tip" has the same meaning as "garbage dump."
|
| derivation: |
tippable (adj.) |
|
|