Chuyển bộ gõ


Từ điển Oxford Learners Wordfinder Dictionary
tip



I - noun
1. the extreme end of something;
especially something pointed (Freq. 9)
Hypernyms:
end, terminal
Hyponyms:
fingertip, tiptoe, beak
2. an indication of potential opportunity (Freq. 3)
- he got a tip on the stock market
- a good lead for a job
Syn:
lead, steer, confidential information, wind, hint
Derivationally related forms:
hint (for: hint), steer (for: steer), tipster
Hypernyms:
guidance, counsel, counseling, counselling, direction
3. a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter) (Freq. 3)
Syn:
gratuity, pourboire, baksheesh, bakshish, bakshis, backsheesh
Hypernyms:
fringe benefit, perquisite, perk
Hyponyms:
Christmas box
4. the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
- the view from the peak was magnificent
- they clambered to the tip of Monadnock
- the region is a few molecules wide at the summit
Syn:
peak, crown, crest, top, summit
Derivationally related forms:
summit (for: summit), top (for: top), crest (for: crest)
Hypernyms:
topographic point, place, spot
Hyponyms:
hilltop, brow, pinnacle, mountain peak
5. a V shape
- the cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points
Syn:
point, peak
Derivationally related forms:
point (for: point)
Hypernyms:
convex shape, convexity
Hyponyms:
widow's peak, cusp, head
Part Holonyms:
cone, conoid, cone shape, alpenstock, sword,
blade, brand, steel, pencil, arrowhead, knife

II - verb
1. cause to tilt (Freq. 5)
- tip the screen upward
Derivationally related forms:
tipper
Hypernyms:
reorient
Hyponyms:
bank
Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
2. mark with a tip (Freq. 1)
- tip the arrow with the small stone
Hypernyms:
mark
Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Something ----s something
3. cause to topple or tumble by pushing
Syn:
topple, tumble
Derivationally related forms:
tumble (for: tumble)
Hypernyms:
push, force
Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Somebody ----s somebody
- Something ----s somebody
- Something ----s something
4. to incline or bend from a vertical position
- She leaned over the banister
Syn:
lean, tilt, slant, angle
See Also:
tip over, lean against (for: lean), lean on (for: lean)
Derivationally related forms:
angle (for: angle), slant (for: slant), tilt (for: tilt), lean (for: lean), leaner (for: lean)
Hypernyms:
bend, flex
Hyponyms:
slope, incline, pitch, weather, list,
heel, lean back, recline
Verb Frames:
- Something ----s
- Something is ----ing PP
- Somebody ----s PP
5. walk on one's toes
Syn:
tiptoe, tippytoe
Derivationally related forms:
tiptoe (for: tiptoe)
Hypernyms:
walk
Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s
- Somebody ----s PP
- The children tip to the playground
6. strike lightly
- He tapped me on the shoulder
Syn:
tap
Derivationally related forms:
tap (for: tap), tapper (for: tap)
Hypernyms:
strike
Hyponyms:
percuss
Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Somebody ----s somebody PP
- Somebody ----s something PP
7. give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on
- Remember to tip the waiter
- fee the steward
Syn:
fee, bung
Derivationally related forms:
tipper
Hypernyms:
give, gift, present
Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s somebody
- Somebody ----s somebody something
8. give insider information or advise to
- He tipped off the police about the terrorist plot
Syn:
tip off
Derivationally related forms:
tip-off (for: tip off)
Hypernyms:
rede, advise, counsel
Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s somebody
- Something ----s somebody
- Somebody ----s somebody to INFINITIVE
9. remove the tip from
- tip artichokes
Hypernyms:
remove, take, take away, withdraw
Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something

▼ Từ liên quan / Related words
Related search result for "tip"

Giới thiệu VNDIC.net | Plugin từ diển cho Firefox | Từ điển cho Toolbar IE | Tra cứu nhanh cho IE | Vndic bookmarklet | Học từ vựng | Vndic trên web của bạn

© Copyright 2006-2024 VNDIC.NET & VDICT.CO all rights reserved.