Synonyms: lead, confidential information, wind, tip, steer, hint
Definition: an indication of potential opportunity
Usage: he got a tip on the stock market; a good lead for a job
Similar words: counsel, counseling, counselling, direction, guidance
Definition: something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
Synonyms: peak, summit, tip, top, crest, crown
Definition: the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
Usage: the view from the peak was magnificent; they clambered to the tip of Monadnock; the region is a few molecules wide at the summit
Similar words: topographic point, spot, place
Definition: a point located with respect to surface features of some region
Usage: this is a nice place for a picnic; a bright spot on a planet
Synonyms: tip
Definition: the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
Definition: either extremity of something that has length
Usage: the end of the pier; she knotted the end of the thread; they rode to the end of the line; the terminals of the anterior arches of the fornix
Synonyms: tip, backsheesh, baksheesh, bakshis, bakshish, pourboire, gratuity
Definition: a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
Similar words: perk, perquisite, fringe benefit
Definition: an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
Usage: a limousine is one of the fringe benefits of the job
Definition: a V shape
Usage: the cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points
Similar words: convex shape, convexity
Definition: a shape that curves or bulges outward
Synonyms: tip
Definition: remove the tip from
Usage: tip artichokes
Similar words: remove, withdraw, take, take away
Definition: remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
Usage: remove a threat; remove a wrapper; Remove the dirty dishes from the table; take the gun from your pocket; This machine withdraws heat from the environment
Synonyms: tip
Definition: mark with a tip
Usage: tip the arrow with the small stone
Similar words: mark
Definition: make or leave a mark on
Usage: the scouts marked the trail; ash marked the believers' foreheads
Definition: give insider information or advise to
Usage: He tipped off the police about the terrorist plot
Similar words: advise, rede, counsel
Definition: give advice to
Usage: The teacher counsels troubled students; The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud
Definition: strike lightly
Usage: He tapped me on the shoulder
Similar words: strike
Definition: deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
Usage: The teacher struck the child; the opponent refused to strike; The boxer struck the attacker dead
Synonyms: tip, tippytoe, tiptoe
Definition: walk on one's toes
Similar words: walk
Definition: use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
Usage: Walk, don't run!; We walked instead of driving; She walks with a slight limp; The patient cannot walk yet; Walk over to the cabinet
Synonyms: slant, tilt, tip, angle, lean
Definition: to incline or bend from a vertical position
Usage: She leaned over the banister
Synonyms: tip
Definition: cause to tilt
Usage: tip the screen upward
Similar words: reorient
Definition: cause to turn
Definition: cause to topple or tumble by pushing
Definition: give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on
Usage: Remember to tip the waiter; fee the steward
Similar words: gift, give, present
Definition: give as a present; make a gift of
Usage: What will you give her for her birthday?