Meaning & use
sip
To drink something slowly, taking small amounts at a time.
See it in a sentence
He sipped his coffee slowly while reading the morning newspaper.
She sipped the hot soup carefully so she wouldn't burn her tongue.
A note on using this word
Sip contrasts with 'gulp,' which describes drinking quickly in large amounts.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
gulpchug
Another way to use it
2. noun
A small amount of liquid taken by drinking, or the act of drinking in this way.
He took a sip of water before continuing his speech.
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