tipped

Everyday

1. Tipped means turned over or tilted so it fell or poured: «she tipped the water out». tree →
2. Tipped means gave a small extra amount of money to someone for their service, like a waiter. tree →
3. Tipped (to win) means expected or predicted to win or do well. tree →
4. Tipped (adjective) means having a tip or end of a certain kind: «a felt-tipped pen», «tipped with gold». tree →
5. Tipped someone off means secretly warned or told them something. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life a glass is «tipped over» and spills; a family «tipped the waiter». In science, a tilted cup «tipped» shows balance and centre of gravity. In sports news a team is «tipped to win». Craft lessons use «felt-tipped pens». In maths, tipping is percentages: a 10% tip on $20 is $2. Phrases: «tipped over», «tipped off», «tipped to win», «felt-tipped».

Examples

• The cat tipped over the vase. tree →
• We tipped the sand out of our shoes. tree →
• Dad tipped the taxi driver two dollars. tree →
• Our team is tipped to win the cup. tree →
• Use a felt-tipped pen for the poster. tree →
• The arrows were tipped with feathers. tree →
• Someone tipped off the police. tree →
• In his hand was a strong bow and red-tipped arrow. tree →

Note

Double p: tip → tipped, tipping. Tipping customs differ: common in the USA and Canada, smaller in the UK, Ireland, Australia and NZ. Maths: tip = percentage × bill.