Synonyms for tip
- noun
- verb
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
2. Gratuity
gratuity, baksheesh, pourboire rare, bakshish rare, backsheesh rare
4. Extremity — the extreme end of something, especially when pointed; e.g. the sharp end of a pencil
Verb
Definitions
- n. 1
The extreme end of something, especially when pointed; e.g. the sharp end of a pencil.
- n. 2
A piece of metal, fabric or other material used to cover the top of something for protection, utility or decoration.
a tip for an umbrella, a shoe, a gas burner, etc.
- v. 1
To provide with a tip; to cover the tip of.
- v. 2
(To cause) to become knocked over, fall down or overturn.
Related words
- Word family
- tip-off tippy tipsy tipper tipping tipflation
- Phrases
- arse over tip tip truck tip over tip-off drip tip tip wilter tip it down tip sheet
Choose the right word
To tilt or tip is to throw out of a horizontal position by raising one side or end or lowering the other; the words are closely similar, but tilt suggests more of fluctuation or instability. Incline is a more formal word for tip, and also for slant or slope.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- cap Loosen the bottle cap to prevent pressure buildup.
- gratuity Tax and gratuity aren't included.
- wind Don't be so greedy or you'll wind up with nothing.
- termination Tom sued his employer for wrongful termination.
- advice He will not change his mind in spite of my advice.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| tip | rising | |
| cap | rising | |
| gratuity | falling | |
| baksheesh | rising | |
| wind | steady | |
| termination | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- end1, top1, cap1, fee1, tag1, tap1, dip1
- 4 letters
- list1, lead1, wind1, peak1, duke1, cant1, hint1, lean1, apex2, tilt1, bong1, keel1
- 5 letters
- point1, touch1, crown1, upset2, angle2, slope1, steer1, crest1, slant1
- 6 letters
- advice2, summit2, advise2, tumble2, topple2, careen2, eartip
- 7 letters
- consent2, incline2, capsize2
- 8 letters
- overturn3, gratuity4, admonish3, libation, bakshish
- 9 letters
- extremity4, baksheesh, pourboire
- 10 letters
- backsheesh
- 11 letters
- termination4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (apex2 = 2 syllables).