Compilation of the 10 most common collocations with Tip

Tip is a common verb in English, especially in daily communication. When combined with other words, Tip forms collocations with various meanings. Let's discover the most common collocations with Tip below with PREP!

I. What is Tip?

In English, Tip is pronounced as /tɪp/ and functions as both a verb and a noun.

• Tip acts as a noun, meaning: a useful piece of information, especially about how to do something or about the likely winner of a race or competition; a small amount of money given to someone who has provided you with a service, in addition to the official payment and for their personal use. For example:
  • Anna gave me a useful tip about growing tomatoes. 
  • We don't need to leave a tip for the waiter, because there's a service charge included in the bill. 
• Tip acts as a verb, meaning: to (cause to) move so that one side is higher than another side; to give someone who has provided you with a service an extra amount of money to thank them. For example:
  • The table tipped, and all our drinks fell on the floor. 
  • Davis tipped the porter generously. 

II. Compilation of common collocations with Tip

To help you learn collocations effectively and easily, PREP has compiled the commonly used collocations with Tip along with their meanings and specific examples. Take a look now!

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III. Exercise on collocations with Tip

To have a better understanding of collocations with Tip, let's complete the exercise section below with PREP!

1. Exercise: Choose the correct answer

1. The police received an _______ about the location of the missing person, leading to their safe recovery.
   1. Anonymous tip
   2. Growing tip
   3. Distal tip
2. The _______ of the leaf is often more delicate and susceptible to damage than the rest of the leaf surface.
   1. Northern tip
   2. Distal tip
   3. Pointed tip
3. Pruning the _______ of a plant encourages branching and promotes bushier growth.
   1. Rounded tip
   2. Pointed tip
   3. Growing tip
4. Tourists flock to the _______ of the island to catch a glimpse of the breathtaking sunrise over the ocean.
   1. Northern tip
   2. Small tip
   3. Pointed tip
5. Exercise caution when handling objects with a _______ to avoid accidental injuries.
   1. Very tip
   2. Pointed tip
   3. Wing tip
6. The leaves are dark green, shiny, long and narrow with a _______ and upturned edges.
   1. Anonymous tip
   2. Growing tip
   3. Pointed tip
7. The spicules of the male have a _______.
   1. Pointed tip
   2. Growing tip
   3. Rounded tip
8. Here's a ________ for memorizing spelling - create mnemonics to help you remember.
   1. Very tip
   2. Pointed tip
   3. Small tip
9. They landed on both sides of the island's _________ during the night.
   1. Southern tip
   2. Rounded tip
   3. Pointed tip
10. At the business end, the head is rectangular, although at the _______ it tapers in.
    1. Growing tip
    2. Very tip
    3. Distal tip

2. Answer

After reading this article, PREP hopes you have gained many common collocations with Tip. Understanding and using collocations correctly is an important factor in helping you speak and write English naturally and accurately. Don't hesitate to apply these collocations in practice and enhance your skills through exercises. Please make an effort to complete the practical exercise at the end of the article to enhance your knowledge. Wishing you effective knowledge enhancement and success in achieving high scores in English exams such as IELTS, TOEIC, etc.