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adj
On tiptoe; moving or standing on the tips of one's toes.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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Synonyms: tiptoe, tiptoeing
Antonyms: none provided
adj
In a state of anticipation; keenly awaiting.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, not-comparable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
adv
On tiptoe; on the tips of one's toes in order to move quietly or to stand taller.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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Synonyms: en pointe, tiptoeingly
Antonyms: none provided
adv
Quietly, and little by little.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, not-comparable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
adv
Without retreating from adversity, confrontation, or danger; standing tall; bravely, proudly, unyieldingly.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, not-comparable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
adv
In a state of anticipation; keenly awaiting.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, not-comparable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
From a- (prefix meaning ‘at; in; on’, used to show a condition, manner, or state) + tiptoe.
Across languages
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
