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tip

tip

445 1.0
A small helpful piece of advice for doing something better
  • noun
  • /tɪp/
: 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.