sip

verb
/sɪp/

Meaning

to drink in small quantities; to taste carefully
To drink something slowly, taking only small amounts at a time.

Example Sentences

She sipped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.

She sipped her tea while reading a book.

Example Expressions

sip of tea

Synonyms

taste, sample, drink slowly, savor, drink, swallow, imbibe
Entry 1
taste, sample, drink slowly, savor
Entry 2
taste, drink, swallow, imbibe

Antonyms

gulp, chug, drain, guzzle, devour
Entry 1
gulp, chug, drain, guzzle
Entry 2
gulp, devour

Collocations

sip tea, sip coffee, slowly sip, gently sip, quietly sip, take a sip, sip slowly
Entry 1
sip tea, sip coffee, slowly sip, gently sip, quietly sip
Entry 2
sip tea, sip coffee, take a sip, sip slowly

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