cusp vs tip

cusp and tip both are nouns.

cusp is not a verb while tip is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cusp	Yes	No	No	No
tip	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, tip is a hypernym of cusp; that is, tip is a word with a broader meaning than cusp:

cusp: small elevation on the grinding surface of a tooth
tip: a V shape

Other hypernyms of cusp include peak, point.

cusp (noun)	tip (noun)
point formed by two intersecting arcs (as from the intrados of a Gothic arch)	an indication of potential opportunity
small elevation on the grinding surface of a tooth	the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
a thin triangular flap of a heart valve	the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
	a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
	a V shape

cusp (verb)	tip (verb)
	mark with a tip
	remove the tip from
	give insider information or advise to
	strike lightly
	walk on one's toes
	to incline or bend from a vertical position
	cause to tilt
	cause to topple or tumble by pushing
	give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on

Difference between cusp and tip

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