tip
Translation
tip, gratuity, advice, end
Examples
She left a generous tip for the waiter.
She left a generous tip for the waiter.
He gave me a helpful tip about the exam.
He gave me a helpful tip about the exam.
The tip of the pencil is sharp.
The tip of the pencil is sharp.
Grammar Patterns
a tip ((for sb.)) a gratuity for someone She left a tip for the waiter.
a tip ((on/about sth.)) a piece of advice about something He gave me a tip about the exam.
the tip ((of sth.)) the pointed end of something I saw the tip of the iceberg.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gratuity, advice, hint, point, end
Etymology
From Middle English, meaning 'end, point'. The sense of a 'gratuity' emerged in the 18th century.
Memory Tips
Imagine using the 'tip' of your finger to point out a good piece of advice (a 'tip'), or to slide some money (a 'tip') across the table.