Synonyms of tips

tips 1 of 5

noun (1)

plural of tip

as in recommendations

a piece of advice or useful information especially from an expert

got some tips from a horticulturist on how to get my violets to bloom

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recommendations
• advice
• suggestions
• instructions
• pointers
• hints
• directions
• feedback
• guidance
• observations
• leads
• signs
• solutions
• warnings
• clues
• advisements
• signals
• assistances
• reminders
• answers
• counsel
• briefs
• prompts
• tip-offs
• cautions
• telltales
• urgings

tips

2 of 5

noun (2)

plural of tip

1

as in bonuses

a small sum of money given for a service over and above what is due

gave our waiter an extra large tip for such fantastic service

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bonuses
• gifts
• gratuities
• rewards
• perquisites
• contributions
• presents
• donations
• offerings
• favors
• largesses
• lagniappes

2

as in dividends

something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed

a customer who always gives his paper carrier a very generous tip at Christmastime

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bonuses
• dividends
• gifts
• perks
• contributions
• gratuities
• donations
• extras
• presentations
• pensions
• perquisites
• rewards
• gravies
• gravy trains
• offerings
• presents
• throw-ins
• subsidies
• lagniappes
• donatives
• grants
• prizes
• generosities
• bounties
• awards
• cumshaws
• freebies
• premiums
• charities
• beneficences
• benevolences
• giveaways
• benefactions
• windfalls
• largesses
• fringe benefits
• boons
• philanthropies
• bestowals
• icings
• mannas
• favors

tips

3 of 5

noun (3)

plural of tip

1

as in tilts

the act of positioning or an instance of being positioned at an angle

she didn't say anything but just acknowledged our presence with a tip of her head

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tilts
• lists
• bends
• cocks
• inclinations
• anglings
• nods
• twists
• dips
• turns
• bows
• veers

2

as in dumps

chiefly British a place where discarded materials (as trash) are dumped

you simply cannot dispose of leftover petrol at the tip

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dumps
• landfills
• sanitary landfills
• kitchen middens
• transfer stations
• dustheaps
• messes
• dustbins
• junkyards
• sties
• middens
• pigpens
• pigsties

tips

4 of 5

noun (4)

plural of tip

as in ends

the last and usually sharp or tapering part of something long and narrow

the tip of a knitting needle

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ends
• points
• cusps
• noses
• pike
• apexes
• nibs
• prongs
• pinpoints
• snags
• tines
• spikes
• stickers
• barbs
• prickles
• jags

tips

5 of 5

verb

present tense third-person singular of tip

as in slopes

to set or cause to be at an angle

be careful because if you tip your cup any more, you'll spill your tea

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slopes
• tilts
• angles
• lists
• leans
• inclines
• heels
• cocks
• slants
• pitches
• cants
• banks
• bends
• deviates
• retreats
• veers
• descends
• declines
• swerves
• reclines

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• levels
• straightens
• flattens
• evens

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tips

Noun

Sales dropped about 90% without alcohol, the Morgans previously told The Bee, causing staff members to earn less in tips. —Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026

In the midst of the investigation into Nickell's killer, police suspected Stagg after a few tips matched him to the description that Alex gave police. —Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026

Then-Deputy Chief Raymond Pritchard promised an award of $18,000 for successful tips and vowed to put fresh eyes on the case. —Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026

Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers. —Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026

Olly, the wellness brand best known for getting grown-ups into gummy vitamins, has a library of blog posts and videos that focus mostly on general wellness tips but throw in suggestions to try Olly products. —Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026

Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week. —Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 10 June 2026

With snake season in full swing until about mid-October, this and other safety tips are important to note. —Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026

Here are some financial tips for older Americans navigating the dating world. —Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 9 June 2026

Verb

The anonymous assistant effectively tips his hat to the Gophers’ run of results — consecutive 8-5 records in 2024 and ’25, with 5-4 marks in the Big Ten both seasons. —Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026

Plumlee is now wearing San Antonio Spurs colors and in the NBA Finals, which tips off at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday night when San Antonio hosts the New York Knicks. —Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026

Rebecca S’Manga Frank plays Corrina, an amiable new waitress at Wally’s who tips Kenneth off that there might be an opening at one of the banks, as well as a litany of other walk-on roles, including additional waitstaff at Wally’s and bank customers who test Kenneth’s composure. —Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026

The panelists will go behind the scenes of premium true crime storytelling — exploring what make a series to must-watch television, what tips it into sensationalism, and why that distinction matters more than ever. —Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 22 May 2026

The musical lovingly tips its hat to those beloved shows of the past. —Courtney Cole, CBS News, 11 May 2026

League partners are banking on her return this season, which tips off Friday night. —Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026

Here are the five women collecting the biggest checks when the season tips off. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 May 2026

Hales says that the majority of sleepers prefer a medium to medium-firm mattress, but your sleeping position is what tips the scale. —Alora Bopray, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026