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Once I'm on stage, there's just no time for a sip of water - I've always got my hands in puppets! My voice is raw by the time I finish.
Nina Conti

Meaning of "sip" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SIP

Probably from Low German sippen.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SIP

sip  [sɪp] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SIP

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sip is a verb and can also act as a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb sip in English.

WHAT DOES SIP MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of sip in the English dictionary

The first definition of sip in the dictionary is to drink by taking small mouthfuls; drink gingerly or delicately. Other definition of sip is a small quantity of a liquid taken into the mouth and swallowed. Sip is also an act of sipping.


CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO SIP

PRESENT

Present
I sip
you sip
he/she/it sips
we sip
you sip
they sip
Present continuous
I am sipping
you are sipping
he/she/it is sipping
we are sipping
you are sipping
they are sipping
Present perfect
I have sipped
you have sipped
he/she/it has sipped
we have sipped
you have sipped
they have sipped
Present perfect continuous
I have been sipping
you have been sipping
he/she/it has been sipping
we have been sipping
you have been sipping
they have been sipping
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past
I sipped
you sipped
he/she/it sipped
we sipped
you sipped
they sipped
Past continuous
I was sipping
you were sipping
he/she/it was sipping
we were sipping
you were sipping
they were sipping
Past perfect
I had sipped
you had sipped
he/she/it had sipped
we had sipped
you had sipped
they had sipped
Past perfect continuous
I had been sipping
you had been sipping
he/she/it had been sipping
we had been sipping
you had been sipping
they had been sipping
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future
I will sip
you will sip
he/she/it will sip
we will sip
you will sip
they will sip
Future continuous
I will be sipping
you will be sipping
he/she/it will be sipping
we will be sipping
you will be sipping
they will be sipping
Future perfect
I will have sipped
you will have sipped
he/she/it will have sipped
we will have sipped
you will have sipped
they will have sipped
Future perfect continuous
I will have been sipping
you will have been sipping
he/she/it will have been sipping
we will have been sipping
you will have been sipping
they will have been sipping
The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional
I would sip
you would sip
he/she/it would sip
we would sip
you would sip
they would sip
Conditional continuous
I would be sipping
you would be sipping
he/she/it would be sipping
we would be sipping
you would be sipping
they would be sipping
Conditional perfect
I would have sip
you would have sip
he/she/it would have sip
we would have sip
you would have sip
they would have sip
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been sipping
you would have been sipping
he/she/it would have been sipping
we would have been sipping
you would have been sipping
they would have been sipping
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative
you sip
we let´s sip
you sip
The imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Infinitive
to sip
Past participle
sipped
Present Participle
sipping
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SIP

sipe
siphon
siphon bottle
siphonage
siphonal
siphonate
siphonet
siphonic
siphonogamy
siphonophore
siphonophorous
siphonostele
siphonostelic
siphuncle
Siple
sipped
sipper
sippet
sipping

WORDS THAT END LIKE SIP

championship
chip
clip
dip
flip
friendship
hip
leadership
membership
nip
partnership
relationship
rip
ship
skip
slip
strip
tip
trip
zip

Synonyms and antonyms of sip in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SIP»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «sip» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of sip
drink · drop · mouthful · sample · slurp · sup · swallow · swig · taste · thimbleful

Translation of «sip» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SIP

Find out the translation of sip to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of sip from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sip» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

小口地喝
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

beber a sorbos
570 millions of speakers

English

sip
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

एसआईपी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

رشفة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

глоток
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

bebericar
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চুমুক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

boire à petites gorgées
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sip
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

nippen an
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ちびちび飲む
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

조금 마시다
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sip
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

một hớp
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சிப்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सिप
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yudum
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sorseggiare
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

łyk
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ковток
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

SIP
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γουλιά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sluk
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sip
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sip
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sip

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SIP»

The term «sip» is very widely used and occupies the 12.585 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SIP» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «sip» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «sip» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about sip

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10 QUOTES WITH «SIP»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word sip.
1
Janine Benyus
Organisms sip energy, because they have to work or barter for every single bit that they get.
2
Nina Conti
Once I'm on stage, there's just no time for a sip of water - I've always got my hands in puppets! My voice is raw by the time I finish.
3
Denis Diderot
We swallow greedily any lie that flatters us, but we sip only little by little at a truth we find bitter.
4
Charles Duhigg
A few decades ago, many people didn't drink water outside of a meal. Then beverage companies started bottling the production of far-off springs, and now office workers unthinkingly sip bottled water all day long.
5
Ruth Glick
People seldom think of soup for summer, so they are unusual - an interesting, unusual touch for the first course or for dessert. I find cold soups very refreshing. I serve them in cups rather than in bowls, usually, and let people sip them. You don't really need a spoon for soups that are all one consistency.
6
Peter Jurasik
Very intense first summer out, to be 18 years old and never having gone on a date, never having smoked a cigarette, never had a drink, even a sip of beer, never kissed a girl, all of those things. It made for a fairly intense first year out.
7
Bam Margera
I'm on a lot of airplanes, so I just sip on red wine thinking of stupid ideas and, when I think of it, I wanna make it happen.
8
Frank McCourt
They all went into the bar business. Which was a mistake, because they began to sip at the merchandise and it set them back, set us all back. Well, them more than I.
9
Kyle Schmid
I'm petrified of spiders. I hate them. I sleep with a glass of water beside my bed every night. I woke up once to take a sip of water and almost swallowed a dead one floating in the glass.
10
Douglas Wilder
If both John McCain and Obama were given a sip of truth serum, both would admit they made serious mistakes in choosing running mates in 2008.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SIP»

Discover the use of sip in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sip and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Sip: Understanding the Session Initiation Protocol
Detailed call flow diagrams illustrate how this technology works with other protocols such as H.323 and ISUP. Moreover, this book covers SIP RFC 3261 and the complete set of SIP extension RFCs."
Alan B. Johnston, 2009
2
SIP Demystified
This guide tells you why the standard is needed, what architectures it supports, and how it interacts with other protocols. As a bonus, you even get a context-setting background in data networking.
Gonzalo Camarillo, 2001
3
Understanding SIP Servlets 1.1
Further, the book addresses the application router, addressing its role, container interactions, routing regions, and application sequencing.
Chris Boulton, Kristoffer Gronowski, 2009
4
SIP Security
This book gives a detailed overview of SIP specific security issues and how to solve them While the standards and products for VoIP and SIP services have reached market maturity, security and regulatory aspects of such services are still ...
Dorgham Sisalem, John Floroiu, Jiri Kuthan, 2009
5
Internet Communications Using SIP: Delivering VoIP and ...
"This book is like a good tour guide.It doesn't just describe the major attractions; you share in the history, spirit, language, and culture of the place.
Henry Sinnreich, Alan B. Johnston, 2012
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SIP Trunking
Written for enterprise decision-makers, network architects, consultants, and service providers, this book demystifies SIP trunking technology and trends and brings unprecedented clarity to the transition from TDM to SIP interconnects.
Christina Hattingh, Darryl Sladden, ATM Zakaria Swapan, 2010
7
Absinthe, Sip of Seduction: A Contemporary Guide
With sociological, scientific and culinary discussions about the drink, this book is the perfect addition to anyone's library, whether they be absinthe fans already, or just curious.
Betina Wittels, Robert Hermesch, T. A. Breaux, 2008
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Session Initiation Protocol (SIP): Controlling Convergent ...
Session Initiation Protocol (SIP): Controlling Convergent Networks explains how to deliver Internet phone calls, IMs, video streams, and teleconferences across legacy, wireless, and wireline networks.
Travis Russell, 2008
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A Sip Through Time: A Collection of Old Brewing Recipes
A Sip Through Time, A Collection of Old Brewing Recipes contains, in a single illustrated volume, over 400 documented historic recipes for ale, beer, mead, metheglin, cider, perry, hypocras, wines, etc., dating from 1800 B.C. to modern ...
Cindy Renfrow, 1994
10
Sip and Savor: Drinks for Party and Porch
Here are recipes for delectable nonalcoholic libations perfect for parties or for relaxing at home. Liven up a simple syrup with herbs, or garnish the glass with an added touch from the orchard or garden.
‎2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SIP»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sip is used in the context of the following news items.
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Tired drivers urged to stop, sip, sleep
Drivers are advised to take simple steps: Stop, sip, and sleep — stop in a safe place, sip a caffeinated drink, and sleep for 15-20 minutes. Some 12 people have ... «Irish Examiner, Jul 15»
2
Mom Accused of Letting Toddler Sip Margarita Avoids Trial
A Massachusetts woman accused of allowing her 2-year-old daughter to sip her margarita at a restaurant and pouring some of it into the girl's sippy cup has ... «ABC News, Jul 15»
3
Market Complexity Broke the NYSE Before Saving It
On Tuesday evening, the NYSE began the rollout of a software release in preparation for the July 11 industry test of the upcoming SIP timestamp requirement. «Bloomberg View, Jul 15»
4
PE-backed Mango Sip maker Manpasand Beverages' IPO …
Manpasand Beverages manufactures mango juices and is known for its brand Mango Sip. It has a strong presence in tier II and rural markets in India and ... «VC Circle, Jun 15»
5
iPhone 6s Will Reportedly Use SiP Modular Architecture
Now according to a report from China Times (via G4Games), Apple could be considering miniaturizing the iPhone components even further by adopting the SiP ... «Ubergizmo, Jun 15»
6
Mutual Fund industry SIP count up 18 per cent to 73 lakh
Mostly preferred by small investors, SIP allows investment of a fixed and small sum on a monthly basis or other regular intervals in a mutual fund schemes. «Deccan Herald, Apr 15»
7
4 Ways To Choose The Best SIP Plan To Manage Your Money
And that is precisely why investing through a Systematic Investment Plan, better known as an SIP, is the ideal way to get kick-started towards maximizing your ... «Huffington Post India, Apr 15»
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Kids allowed sips of alcohol are more likely to drink in high school …
(CNN) If you've already allowed your kids to take a little sip of your beer or wine from time to time, you probably won't be pleased when you hear the findings of a ... «CNN, Mar 15»
9
Twilio makes its Elastic SIP Trunking service generally available
6914444672_f776485d1f_n Cloud communications company Twilio Inc. has today announced the general availability of its Elastic SIP Trunking service, ... «SiliconANGLE, Mar 15»
10
Mysterious and sophisticated Apple Watch component might be key …
Dubbed the Apple S1, and referred to by Apple as a System in Package (SiP), the component includes the processor, memory, storage and other tiny but critical ... «BGR, Mar 15»

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