noun
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lips
lihps
Lips (noun) means plural of lip; the fleshy edges around the mouth. Example: “Her lips were chapped from the cold wind.”
noun
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Plural of lip; the fleshy edges around the mouth.
"Her lips were chapped from the cold wind."
"He pressed his lips together to stop himself from laughing."
"The baby smiled, and her tiny lips curled up at the corners."
How to use lips
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe two soft edges surrounding the mouth.
Common pairings
chapped lips
read my lips
seal your lips
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- lipses
- Past tense
- lipsed
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Rhymes for lips
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What does “lips” mean?
The word “lips” means plural of lip; the fleshy edges around the mouth. In plain terms, the two soft edges surrounding the mouth.
How do you pronounce “lips”?
“Lips” is pronounced lihps (/lɪps/ in IPA).
How do you use “lips” in a sentence?
Here is “lips” used in a sentence: “Her lips were chapped from the cold wind.”
What part of speech is “lips”?
“Lips” is a noun.
Is “lips” a common word?
“Lips” is a fairly common word in modern English.
When should you use "lips" instead of "lip"?
Use "lips" (plural) when referring to both fleshy edges of the mouth together, as in "chapped lips." Use "lip" (singular) for just one, as in "upper lip." "Lip" also has informal senses, such as cheeky talk, as in "don't give me any lip."
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