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- pronunciation:
- tIp
to
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, adjective, adverb
- phrases:
- on tiptoe
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
the end or tip of a toe.
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phrase: |
on tiptoe |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
inflections: |
tiptoes, tiptoeing, tiptoed |
definition 1: |
to walk carefully or stealthily on or as if on one's toes.
We tiptoed out of the sleeping baby's room.- similar words:
- sneak
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definition 2: |
to treat something with caution or care.
They were tiptoeing around a very sensitive issue. |
related words: |
lurk, steal |
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part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
marked by walking, standing, or moving on the toes.
a tiptoe twirl |
definition 2: |
stealthy or cautious; careful.
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part of speech: |
adverb |
definition: |
on or as if on one's toes.
We went tiptoe down the corridor. |
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