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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

knock over

If you accidentally ran into the coffee table and the drink on top of the coffee table fell to the floor, which verb do you use, "knock over" or "tip over"?
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Hi, 'Knock over'. Generally, 'tip' suggests a slower process, often caused by a blow to the top of something. Clive

— Clive

  • Hi, 'Knock over'.
  • Generally, 'tip' suggests a slower process, often caused by a blow to the top of something.
  • Clive
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Hi,
'Knock over'.
Generally, 'tip' suggests a slower process, often caused by a blow to the top of something.

Clive
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How about: A cat tipped over/ knocked over the garbage can.
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Hi,
Either is OK.
The cat clearly did it by applying its weight to the top area of the can, so 'tip' would be fine.

Clive
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Thanks, Clive. I think I see the difference now.
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