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   top

   /tɒp/

   noun

   • 1. the highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something: "Doreen 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
   • ▪ the uppermost creamy layer of milk. British
   • 2. a lid, cover, or cap: "beer bottle tops" Similar lidcapcoverstoppercorkbungplug
   • ▪ (in a sailing ship) a platform around the head of each of the lower masts, serving to extend the topmast rigging.
   • 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 "professionally you're the tops"
   • ▪ 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, trousers, 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 fibres prepared for spinning.
   • 8. a man who takes the active role in anal intercourse with another man. informal

   adjective

   • 1. highest in position, rank, or degree: "the top button of his shirt" Similar highesttopmostuppermostupmostupperfurthest uploftiestforemostleadingtop-tierprincipalpre-eminentgreatestfinestworthiesthighesteliteA-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 flavour (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 m this year" Similar exceedsurpassgo beyondtranscendbetterbestbeatdefeatexceloutstripoutdooutshineeclipsesurmountimprove ongo one better thancaptrumptrounce
   • ▪ be at the highest place or rank in (a list, poll, 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); 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: "toast topped with baked beans" Similar covercapcrowncoatoverspreadfinishgarnish
   • ▪ complete (an outfit) with an upper garment, hat, or item of jewellery: "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 elevation): "they topped a rise and began a slow descent" Similar reach the top ofcrestclimbscaleascendmountconquer
   • 4. kill: informal British "I wasn't sorry when he topped himself"
   • 5. mishit (the ball or a stroke) by hitting above the centre of the ball: "he topped his drive on the fifth hole"

   adverb

   • 1. at the most: informal "some civil servant earning twenty-eight thousand a year, tops"

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

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTOP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   TOP definition: 1. the highest place or part: 2. the flat upper surface of something: 3. in baseball, the first…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › topTop Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   top. 1 of 5. noun (1) ˈtäp. Synonyms of top. 1. a (1) : the highest point, level, or part of something : summit, crown. (2) : a garment worn on the upper body. (3) : the head of a plant. especially : the aboveground part of a plant having edible roots. beet tops. (4) : the head or top of the headused especially in the phrase top to toe. b (1)

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTOP definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A top is a piece of clothing that you wear on the upper half of your body, for example a blouse or shirt. [informal] Look at my new top. Synonyms: t-shirt, shirt, jersey, jumper More Synonyms of top.

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

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   The highest or uppermost part of something is its top, like the top rung of a ladder or the top bunk of a bunkbed. A top is also a lid, like the top of a soda bottle, an upper rank, like the top position at a law firm, and a child's spinning toy.

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

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   TOP definition: 1. the highest part of something: 2. the flat, upper surface of something: 3. the lid or cover of…. Learn more.

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

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   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.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › topTop Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   She is the top student in her class. = (chiefly Brit) She is top in her class. Safety is our top concern/priority. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples

9. 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.

10. www.dictionary.com › browse › topTOP Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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    Top definition: the highest or loftiest point or part of anything on a slope; apex; summit. See examples of TOP used in a sentence.

11. www.wordreference.com › definition › toptop - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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    adj. [before a noun] of or relating to the top; highest; greatest: to pay top prices. foremost, chief, or principal: Highest salaries are paid to the top players. (among the) highest in rank or popularity; best: the top ten movies. v. to furnish with a top; put a top on:[~ + object] topped the sundae with a cherry.