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tip vs tiptoe

tiptoe vs tip

tip and tiptoe both are nouns.

tip and tiptoe both are verbs.

tip is not an adverb while tiptoe is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tip Yes No Yes No
tiptoe Yes No Yes Yes
As nouns, tiptoe is a hyponym of tip; that is, tiptoe is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than tip:
  • tip: the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
  • tiptoe: the tip of a toe
Other hyponyms of tip include fingertip, beak, heel tip, heeltip.
As verbs, tip and tiptoe are synonyms defined as:
  • tip and tiptoe: walk on one's toes
Other synonyms of tip include tippytoe.
tip (noun) tiptoe (noun)
an indication of potential opportunity the tip of a toe
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
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
tip (verb) tiptoe (verb)
mark with a tip walk on one's toes
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
tip (adverb) tiptoe (adverb)
on tiptoe or as if on tiptoe
Difference between tip and tiptoe

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