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tiptoe vs tip

tip vs tiptoe

tiptoe and tip both are nouns.

tiptoe and tip both are verbs.

tiptoe is an adverb but tip is not an adverb.

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

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