tip vs cusp

tip and cusp both are nouns.

tip is a verb but cusp is not a verb.

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

As nouns, cusp is a hyponym of tip; that is, cusp is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than tip:

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

Other hyponyms of tip include widow's peak, head.

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

tip (verb)	cusp (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 tip and cusp

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