sip

Everyday

1. To drink slowly, taking only a small amount at a time. tree →
2. A very small mouthful of a drink. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life, we sip hot drinks so as not to burn our mouths. In manners lessons, we sip quietly instead of slurping. In health, taking sips of water helps when you feel sick. Phrases: take a sip, sip slowly, a sip of water.

Examples

• Sip your hot chocolate slowly. tree →
• Can I have a sip of your juice? tree →
• Grandma sipped her tea. tree →
• Take small sips if your tummy hurts. tree →
• The hummingbird sipped nectar from the flower. tree →
• He took one sip and pulled a face. tree →
• Then he nibbled his little piece of wheaten bread and sipped his water, and his hunger was immediately satisfied. tree →

Note

Regular verb, double p: sipped, sipping. A sip is much smaller than a gulp. Hygiene: don't share cups or bottles when someone is ill, because germs spread.