1. the pointed or rounded end of something
2. a small amount of money given to someone for good service
3. a helpful piece of advice or information

1. to give a small amount of money to someone for good service
2. to lean or cause to lean at an angle
3. to give helpful advice or information to someone
Usage: often used with ‘off’

Examples

• The tip of the pencil broke when I pressed too hard.
• She left a generous tip for the waiter.
• Here’s a useful tip for studying: take breaks every hour.
• We always tip our hairdresser well.
• The chair began to tip backward.
• Someone tipped off the police about the robbery.
• The mountain’s snow-covered tip was visible from miles away.
• He tipped his hat politely as she walked by.