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tip2

 
 
pronunciation:
tIp
parts of speech:
verb, noun
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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
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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.)
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