tip

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a small but useful piece of advice or information.

n. a useful hint or piece of practical information, often shared by someone with experience.

日本語:助言※

“The teacher gave us some great tips on how to study for the exam.”

“The professional golfer shared several technical tips regarding grip and stance that immediately improved my long game.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. the thin or pointed end of something long.

n. the pointed or rounded end or extremity of an object.

日本語:先端※

“The tip of my pencil broke just as I started the drawing.”

“The climbers finally reached the icy tip of the mountain just as the sun began to set over the horizon.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun British English · Informal

n. a place that is very dirty or untidy.

n. a colloquial term for a room or building in a state of extreme disorder or filth.

“Your bedroom is a total tip; please clean it up before your friends arrive.”

“After the week-long festival, the park was a complete tip, requiring a massive volunteer effort to clear the discarded packaging.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun British English

n. a place where people take large items of rubbish to be thrown away.

n. a designated area or facility for the disposal of refuse or waste materials.

“We need to take this old sofa to the tip on Saturday morning.”

“The local council announced new regulations for disposing of hazardous household chemicals at the municipal tip.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to move into a sloping position or to fall over.

v. to tilt, slant, or overturn from an upright position; can be used with or without a direct object.

“Be careful not to tip the chair back too far or you might fall.”

“The boat began to tip dangerously to the left as the heavy cargo shifted during the storm.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to pour something out of a container by leaning it.

v. to cause the contents of a container to be discharged by tilting it.

“He tipped the water out of his boots after walking through the river.”

“The gardener tipped the bag of mulch onto the flowerbed, spreading it evenly around the base of the roses.”

A2 · Elementary

v. to give someone a small amount of extra money for their work.

v. to provide a gratuity to a service worker.

“In some countries, you are expected to tip the hairdresser.”

“The tourists were unsure whether they should tip the tour guide at the end of the excursion.”