top

/tˈɑp/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

the upper part of anything
“the mower cuts off the tops of the grass”
the highest or uppermost side of anything
“put your books on top of the desk”
the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
“the view from the peak was magnificent”
the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat
“a relief pitcher took over in the top of the fifth”
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
“his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty”
the greatest possible intensity
“he screamed at the top of his lungs”
platform surrounding the head of a lower mast
a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin
“he got a bright red top and string for his birthday”
covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
“he removed the top of the carton”
a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips
“he stared as she buttoned her top”
a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance
“he was afraid of a fire in the circus tent”

verb

be superior or better than some standard
“She exceeded our expectations”
pass by, over, or under without making contact
“the balloon cleared the tree tops”
be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point
“A star tops the Christmas Tree”
be ahead of others; be the first
“she topped her class every year”
provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure)
“the towers were topped with conical roofs”
reach or ascend the top of
“The hikers topped the mountain just before noon”
strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin
cut the top off
“top trees and bushes”
be the culminating event
“The speech crowned the meeting”
finish up or conclude
“They topped off their dinner with a cognac”

adjective

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