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flip

Pronunciation: [flɪp]

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Learn how to use flip in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “movement”

(verb) to turn something over quickly or make it move in a quick way, like when you flip a pancake in a pan. It means to change its position or direction suddenly.

Example

I can flip the pancake easily without breaking it.

Example

He couldn't flip the card because it was stuck to the table.

Example

Can you flip the page in the book?

Context: “attitude change”

(verb) to change someone’s opinion or feeling about something, often very suddenly. Imagine if someone didn't like broccoli but suddenly thought it was great; they flipped their opinion.

Example

After trying the dish, she flipped and decided it was her favorite.

Example

He didn't flip back to liking it again after trying it once.

Example

What made you flip about your choice of movie?

Context: “games”

(noun) a quick movement or jump, especially on a surface like a trampoline. It can also mean a quick change of something, like flipping a switch.

Example

She did a perfect flip on the trampoline.

Example

The flip was not good; he landed awkwardly.

Example

Can you show me how to do a flip?

Context: “business”

(noun) the act of buying something and selling it quickly for a profit. Think about buying a toy and selling it for more money shortly after.

Example

He made a nice profit from the flip of that old car.

Example

The flip didn’t work out because the market changed suddenly.

Example

Have you ever tried to flip anything for a profit?

How to pronounce flip

Pronunciation: [flɪp]

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