Tipped

The past tense and past participle of the verb 'tip', which has several meanings. It can describe a situation where something is caused to tilt or incline, often to the point of falling or spilling. 'Tipped' can also signify providing a gratuity, like giving a server a percentage of the bill. Furthermore, 'tipped' can also mean to provide a piece of information or a warning, or even to favor or provide an edge in a competition.

Tipped meaning with examples

• The waiter's arm was tired, and his hand had tipped the tray, sending the drinks spilling onto the floor, leaving a mess. He sighed, knowing he had just lost his chance for a good tip that day. The manager then tipped him that the next table's guest had specifically asked to be seated near the window.
• Sarah, a highly respected and experienced investigator, received a crucial phone call. The caller tipped her about a possible location of the missing jewels, urging her to act quickly. Sarah raced to the address where she found no trace, except a clue that tipped her that she should look in the museum.
• After several hours, the heavy weight of the crate tipped slightly, and she barely managed to stop it before everything she was loading crashed to the floor. The team's success or failure now tipped to whether or not they found the correct location.