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tip

tip

445 1.0
A small helpful piece of advice for doing something better
  • noun
  • /tɪp/
translation icon : consejo
  • Here are some practical tips for staying organized while studying.
  • practical tips
  • follow tips
  • offer tips

So these are my top tips for weaning.

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Examples

  • "Do you want tips on how to overcome fear of speaking in front of people?"

    Academic text (2013)
  • So here are three important tips if you want to make this happen.

  • And now the third tip, the third first date tip to not waste your time.

  • Last and final tip, tip number six, relax.

  • And if any of you guys have any tips please let me know.

  • We'll air our favorite comments and tips on the next episode.

  • Oh wow, do you have any study tips for the SAT?

  • Let's go back to just like maybe just three tips on confidence.

  • OK, number six, do you have tips for managing stress?

  • The materials provide tips, ideas, and guidelines for engaging preschool children in physical activity.

    Academic text (2013)

Synonyms

advice
vstip
1.0

An opinion or suggestion about what someone should do

is a brief practical hint for doing tasks more easily rather than broad counsel
pointer
vstip
52 2.8

A short helpful tip that gives advice

is a broader helpful suggestion for doing something more easily
pro tip
vstip
  • Texting
1 4.8

A short helpful piece of advice from an expert

is general help usable by anyone rather than expert guidance
protip
vstip
  • Slang
1 8.8

A short useful piece of advice often given online to help you do something better

is a normal helpful suggestion without the clever or online emphasis

Antonyms

1 7.1

Wrong advice or information that makes someone make a bad decision

Idioms

7.9

To show your plans or ideas too early to others

Compounds

4 6.0

A short public thank you or recognition given to someone, often in writing

4 1.8

A small piece of helpful advice for people going on a trip

tip-off
  • Jargon
3 4.6

The start of a basketball game when players jump for the ball

2 3.0

A pen with a soft cloth tip used for drawing or coloring

tip-off
  • Literature
2 6.6

A secret message that warns people about planned illegal activity

A small act that shows respect or thanks

1 2.1

A pen with a soft felt tip for writing or drawing

1 5.6

A shoe with a pointed toe and decoration on the front that looks like a W

1 6.4

Private information that gives someone an advantage

pro tip
  • Texting
1 4.8

A short helpful piece of advice from an expert

tip-in
  • Jargon
1 6.3

A shot scored by lightly tapping a rebound into the basket before it hits the ground

tip sheet
  • Literature
1 6.7

A short paper that gives advice and guesses about business, stocks, or horse racing

A tool with a flat tip that lets you turn screws with a straight slot

1 3.7

A truck with a bed that tilts to unload loose materials like sand

1 7.4

Folds up and moves out of the way when not in use

A small piece at the end of a cigarette that reduces the harshness of smoke

heel tip
  • Specialized
5.8

The small part at the back bottom of a shoe that touches the ground and can be replaced

iceberg's tip
  • Informal
5.8

A small visible part of a much larger hidden problem

Advice on managing your own money, for example saving and budgeting

tip drill
  • Jargon
7.4

A practice exercise where players tip and pass the ball to improve reaction time and coordination

tip-and-run
  • Jargon
8.6

A brief attack followed by a rapid retreat

7.8

A small table with a top that tilts up to save space

9.0

A small table with a top that folds up to stand upright for storage

9.0

A large brown bear with light fur on its head in the mountains of western North America

sirloin tip
  • Specialized
4.4

A lean cut of beef from the upper sirloin, slightly less tender than other sirloin cuts

How Helpful

recommendation
553 2.5
advice
1.0
tip
445 1.0
suggestion
759 1.4
hint
229 1.5

Surface Forms

tip singular
tips plural

Etymology

Tip as a helpful piece of advice comes from the idea of a quick 'point' or hint, so a tip is a short, useful idea that points you to an easier or better way to do something.