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Tip

UK /["/tɪp/"]/US /["/tɪp/"]/

Definition

a small piece of advice about something practical

In simple words: A small amount of money given for a service.

Examples

  • She left a tip for the waiter because the service was excellent.
  • Can you give me a tip on how to improve my writing?
  • He gave me a helpful tip about the best places to visit.
  • The tip of the mountain was covered in snow.
  • Make sure to hold the pen at the tip for better control.

Usage notes

Use 'tip' when paying for services like in restaurants, bars, or for taxi drivers. It's usually 10-20% of the total bill. Avoid using it in very formal settings where tipping isn't common.

Grammar pattern

tip + object

Memory hint

Think of 'tip' as a 'tiny' extra payment - small but important!

Collocations

  • good
  • handy
  • helpful
  • have
  • give somebody
  • offer (somebody)
  • tip for
  • tip on
  • good
  • handy
  • helpful
  • have
  • give somebody
  • offer (somebody)
  • tip for
  • tip on
  • good
  • handy
  • helpful
  • have
  • give somebody
  • offer (somebody)
  • tip for
  • tip on
  • big
  • generous
  • good
  • give somebody
  • leave somebody
  • get
  • northern
  • etc.
  • pointed
  • tip of
  • northern
  • etc.
  • pointed
  • tip of

Synonyms

  • hint
  • dump

Antonyms

  • withhold
  • refuse

Common mistakes

  • Confusing 'tip' as a piece of advice instead of money.
  • Forgetting to tip in cultures where it's expected.
  • Using 'tipped' as a noun instead of a verb.