top
/täp/
noun
- the highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something."Eileen stood at the top of the stairs"synonyms: summit, peak, pinnacle, crest, crown, brow, brink, ridge, head, highest point/part, mountaintop, tip, apex, vertex, acme, apogee, upper part, upper surface, upper layer
- a lid, cover, or cap."the pen dries out if you leave the top off"synonyms: lid, cap, cover, stopper, cork, bung, plug
- the highest or most important rank, level, or position."her talent will take her right to the top"synonyms: high point, height, peak, pinnacle, zenith, acme, culmination, climax, crowning point, prime, meridian, success
- a garment covering the upper part of the body and worn with a skirt, pants, or shorts."he was wearing a hooded top"
- the end of something that is furthest from the speaker or a point of reference."the bus shelter at the top of the road"
- short for topspin.
- a bundle of long wool fibers prepared for spinning.
- a man who takes the active role in anal intercourse with another man.
- the first half of an inning."the top of the eighth"
adjective
- highest in position, rank, or degree."the top button of his shirt"synonyms: highest, topmost, uppermost, upmost, upper, furthest up, loftiest, foremost, leading, top-tier, principal, preeminent, greatest, finest, worthiest, elite, A-list, top-notch, chief, main, high, high-ranking, ruling, commanding, most powerful, most important, prominent, eminent, notable, illustrious, prime, excellent, superb, superior, choice, select, quality, top-quality, top-grade, first-rate, first-class, top-class, high-grade, grade A, best, premier, choicest, superlative, unsurpassed, unexcelled, unparalleled, peerless, second to none, top of the range, top of the line, A1, ace, crack, maximum, maximal, utmost
- denoting a flavor (variety) of unstable quark having an electric charge of + 2/3. Top quarks have similar properties to up quarks and charm quarks, but are distinguished from them by having a larger mass.
verb
- exceed (an amount, level, or number); be more than."losses are expected to top $100 million this year"synonyms: exceed, surpass, go beyond, transcend, better, best, beat, defeat, excel, outstrip, outdo, outshine, eclipse, surmount, improve on, go one better than, cap, trump, trounce
- provide with a top or topping."baked potatoes topped with melted cheese"synonyms: cover, cap, crown, coat, overspread, finish, garnish
- reach the top of (a hill or other stretch of rising ground)."they topped a rise and began a slow descent"synonyms: reach the top of, crest, climb, scale, ascend, mount, conquer
- mishit (the ball or a stroke) by hitting above the center of the ball."he topped his drive on the fifth hole"
adverb
at the most.
"he makes $28,000 a year, tops"
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Mar 19, 2024 · verb · 1. a. : to be or become higher than : overtop · 2. a. : to cover with a top or on the top : provide, form, or serve as a top for · 3. : ...
Mar 20, 2024 · top verb [T] (MAKE BETTER). to do, pay, etc. more than anyone else; to make something more or better: "They've offered me $1000." "I'm afraid we ...
Top definition: the highest or loftiest point or part of anything on a slope; apex; summit. See examples of TOP used in a sentence.
The highest or uppermost part of something is its top, like the top rung of a ladder or the top bunk of a bunkbed.
top in American English 1 · 1. the highest or loftiest point or part of anything; apex; summit · 2. the uppermost or upper part, surface, etc., of anything · 3.
TOP meaning: 1 : the highest part, point, or level of something usually singular; 2 : an upper surface or edge of something.
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The meaning of TOPS is topmost in quality, ability, popularity, or importance —used predicatively. How to use tops in a sentence.
Of, situated at, or being the top; uppermost, highest, greatest, or foremost. The top drawer, top honors.
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ranked among the highest, as in ability, performance, comprehensiveness, or quality: His work is tops. That car is tops.
TOP meaning: 1. the highest part of something: 2. the flat, upper surface of something: 3. the lid or cover of…. Learn more.