How to Use "Tip" with Example Sentences

tip (v): to lean or fall over; to cause something to lean or fall over; to give extra money for good service

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Used with adverbs:

"He clumsily tipped over the plant."
(clumsily)

"She generously tipped the waiter."
(generously)

Used with prepositions:

"She tipped over the vase."
(over)

"He tipped the scale at 300 pounds."
(at)

"He tipped under the recommended amount."
(under, above, below, over)

tip (n): money for good service; a pointed end; a piece of advice

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Used with adjectives:

"The president left a big tip."
(big, large, generous, nice, great)

"He received a small tip because of bad service."
(small, little)

"The needle has a sharp tip."
(sharp, pointed)

"The pencil tip is dull."
(dull, blunt)

"Let me give you a helpful tip."
(helpful, handy, good, useful)

"One simple tip made the job easier."
(simple, quick)

Used with verbs:

"She gave the pizza delivery man a good tip."
(gave, offered, handed)

"He left the waitress a big tip."
(left, gave, offered)

"I have some tips to help you work faster."
(have)

"Use these tips to get the job done."
(use, follow)

"I can give you some tips."
(give, offer)

Used with prepositions:

"Servers rely on tips to make a living."
(on)

"She had to stand on the tips of her toes to see."
(of)

"Do you have any tips for me?"
(for)

"Do you have some good tips on getting a better deal?"
(on)