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   noun

   • 1. the highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something: "Eileen stood at the top of the stairs" Similar summitpeakpinnaclecrestcrownbrowbrinkridgeheadhighest point/partmountaintoptipapexvertexacmeapogeeupper partupper surfaceupper layerOpposite bottombase
   • ▪ the leaves, stems, and shoots of a plant, especially those of a vegetable grown for its root: "some growers snip off the carrot's green tops in the field" Similar leavesshootsstemstalkOpposite root
   • 2. a lid, cover, or cap: "the pen dries out if you leave the top off" Similar lidcapcoverstoppercorkbungplug
   • ▪ a platform at the head of a ship's mast, especially (in a sailing ship) a platform around the head of each of the lower masts, serving to extend the topmast shrouds.
   • 3. the highest or most important rank, level, or position: "her talent will take her right to the top" Similar high pointheightpeakpinnaclezenithacmeculminationclimaxcrowning pointprimemeridiansuccessOpposite low pointfailure
   • ▪ the utmost degree or the highest level: "she shouted at the top of her voice" Similar highest levelutmost extent
   • ▪ a person or thing regarded as particularly good: informal "Davison is tops in its market"
   • ▪ the highest gear of a motor vehicle: British "long gradients can be surmounted in top"
   • ▪ the high-frequency component of reproduced sound.
   • 4. a garment covering the upper part of the body and worn with a skirt, pants, or shorts: "he was wearing a hooded top"
   • 5. the end of something that is furthest from the speaker or a point of reference: British "the bus shelter at the top of the road"
   • 6. short for topspin
   • 7. a bundle of long wool fibers prepared for spinning.
   • 8. a man who takes the active role in anal intercourse with another man. informal
   • 9. the first half of an inning: "the top of the eighth"

   adjective

   • 1. highest in position, rank, or degree: "the top button of his shirt" Similar highesttopmostuppermostupmostupperfurthest uploftiestforemostleadingtop-tierprincipalpreeminentgreatestfinestworthiesthighesteliteA-listinformal:top-notchchiefprincipalmainleadinghighesthighhigh-rankingrulingcommandingmost powerfulmost importantprominenteminentnotableillustriousprimeexcellentsuperbsuperiorchoiceselectelitequalitytop-qualitytop-gradefirst-ratefirst-classtop-classhigh-gradegrade Abestfinestpremierchoicestsuperlativeunsurpassedunexcelledunparalleledpeerlesssecond to nonetop of the rangetop of the lineinformal:A1top-notchacecrackmaximummaximalgreatesttopmostutmostOpposite bottomlowestinferiormediocreminimumlowest
   • ▪ furthest away from the speaker or a point of reference: British "the top end of Fulham Road"
   • 2. 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

   • 1. exceed (an amount, level, or number); be more than: "losses are expected to top $100 million this year" Similar exceedsurpassgo beyondtranscendbetterbestbeatdefeatexceloutstripoutdooutshineeclipsesurmountimprove ongo one better thancaptrumptrounce
   • ▪ be at the highest place or rank in (a list, poll, chart, or league): "her debut album topped the charts for five weeks" Similar leadheadbe first inbe at the top of
   • ▪ be taller than: "he topped her by several inches"
   • ▪ surpass (a person or previous achievement or action); outdo: "he was baffled as to how he could top his past work"
   • ▪ appear as the chief performer or attraction at: "Hopper topped a great night of boxing"
   • 2. provide with a top or topping: "baked potatoes topped with melted cheese" Similar covercapcrowncoatoverspreadfinishgarnish
   • ▪ complete (an outfit) with an upper garment, hat, or item of jewelry: "a white dress topped by a dark cardigan"
   • ▪ remove the top of (a vegetable or fruit) in preparation for cooking: "I use the sharp edge of an old butcher's knife for topping and the back of the blade for cleaning the roots"
   • 3. reach the top of (a hill or other stretch of rising ground): "they topped a rise and began a slow descent" Similar reach the top ofcrestclimbscaleascendmountconquer
   • 4. mishit (the ball or a stroke) by hitting above the center of the ball: "he topped his drive on the fifth hole"

   adverb

   • 1. at the most: informal "he makes $28,000 a year, tops"

   Word Origin late Old Englishtopp (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch top ‘summit, crest’.

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › topTop - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   the highest or uppermost side of anything. “put your books on top of the desk”. “only the top side of the box was painted”. synonyms: top side, upper side, upside. see more. noun. the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill) synonyms: crest, crown, peak, summit, tip.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishTOP | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   the flat, upper surface of something: the table top. top noun (LID) the lid or cover of a container, pen, etc: Put the top back on the bottle. top noun (CLOTHING) B1. a piece of women's clothing worn on the upper part of the body. top noun (TOY) a toy that turns round and round when you move its handle up and down. the top.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishtop noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes |...

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   Definition of top noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryTOP definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · 1. countable noun. The top of something is its highest point or part. I waited at the top of the stairs. ...the picture at the top of the page. Synonyms: upper part, upper layer, upper surface More Synonyms of top. 2. adjective [ADJ n] The top thing or layer in a series of things or layers is the highest one. I can't reach the top shelf.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › topTop - definition of top by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. The uppermost part, point, surface, or end: wrote on the top of the box. 2. The part farthest from a given reference point: took a jump shot from the top of the key. 3. The crown of the head: from top to toe. 4. The part of a plant, such as a rutabaga, that is above the ground. 5.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtop noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes |...

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   [countable] the upper flat surface of something. Can you polish the top of the table? see also desktop (2), flat-top, hardtop, roll-top desk, soft-top, tabletop. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. clothing. [countable] a piece of clothing worn on the upper part of the body. I need a top to go with this skirt. a tracksuit/bikini/pyjama top.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › topTop Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   The upper or highest part, section, point, or surface of anything. The top of a hill. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. More Noun Definitions (20) Synonyms: ceiling. roof. lid. fastigium. payoff.