Tips: meaning, definitions and examples

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tips

 

[ tษชps ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

advice

Suggestions or recommendations on how to do something more effectively or efficiently.

Synonyms

advice, guidance, pointers

Examples of usage

  • Here are some tips on how to improve your productivity at work.
  • She gave me some useful tips on how to cook a perfect steak.
  • I always follow the tips from experienced travelers when planning my trips.
Context #2 | Noun

gratuity

A small amount of money given to someone for performing a service; a gratuity.

Synonyms

bonus, gratuity, reward

Examples of usage

  • Don't forget to leave a tip for the waiter after a good meal.
  • The tour guide was very knowledgeable, so I gave him a generous tip.
  • It's common to give a tip to the hotel staff for their excellent service.
Context #3 | Verb

tilt

To incline or bend from a vertical position; to slant.

Synonyms

incline, lean, slant

Examples of usage

  • She tilted her head to the side in confusion.
  • The painting was slightly tilted on the wall.
  • He tilted the glass to pour the drink carefully.

Translations

Translations of the word "tips" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dicas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเคฟเคชเฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tipps

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tips

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั€ะฐะดะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wskazรณwki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ’ใƒณใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท conseils

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ consejos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ipuรงlarฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุตุงุฆุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tipy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tipy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ็คบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nasveti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรกรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตาฃะตัั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒชแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ipuรงlarฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ consejos

Word origin

The word 'tips' originated in the early 18th century, derived from the Dutch word 'tippen' meaning 'to tap or touch lightly'. Initially, it referred to a small present of money given to someone for their services. Over time, the meaning expanded to include advice or recommendations for better performance. The use of 'tips' in the context of advice became more prevalent in the 20th century with the rise of self-help and productivity culture.

See also: tip, tipper, tipster, tipsy.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,852 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.