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sip

Pronunciation: [sɪp]

Word

Learn how to use sip in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “action”

(verb) to take a small drink from a cup or glass. When you sip, you don’t drink a lot at once. It’s a gentle way to enjoy your drink, like when you have hot tea and need to be careful.

Example

She sipped her lemonade slowly on a hot day.

Example

He didn’t sip the juice; he gulped it down in one big swallow.

Example

Can you teach me how to sip tea without spilling it?

Context: “thing”

(noun) a small amount of liquid that you drink at one time. A sip is just a little taste, like when you only take a tiny bit from your drink.

Example

She took a sip of her drink and smiled at how refreshing it was.

Example

He didn't get a sip of the delicious smoothie; it was all gone.

Example

Would you like a sip of my water?

How to pronounce sip

Pronunciation: [sɪp]

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