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Definition of top
1a (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 head —used especially in the phrase top to toeb (1) : the highest or uppermost region or part (2) : the upper end, edge, or surface
2 : a fitted, integral, or attached part or unit serving as an upper piece, lid, or covering
3a (1) : the highest position (as in rank or achievement) (2) : a person or thing at the topb tops plural : aces and kings in a hand or the three highest honors in a suit
4a : the part that is nearest in space or time to the source or beginningb : the first half of an inning in baseball
5a : the highest degree or pitch conceivable or attained : acme, pinnacleb : the loudest or highest range of a sound
7a : a platform surrounding the head of a lower mast that serves to spread the topmast rigging, strengthen the mast, and furnish a standing place for men aloftb : a comparable part of the superstructure; especially : such a part on a warship used as a fire-control station or antiaircraft gun platform
8 : a forward spin given to a ball (as in golf or billiards) by striking it on or near the top or above the center; also : the stroke so given
off the top of one's head
on top of
on top of the world
over the top
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Origin and Etymology of top
Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German zopf tip, tuft of hair
top
Definition of top
Examples of top in a Sentence
Donations are expected to top $1,000,000 by the end of the month.
The song has topped the charts for seven weeks.
They topped the other company's offer.
She tops everyone else on the team.
I've seen some pretty weird things in my life—but that tops everything!
First Known Use of top
1556
top
Definition of top
topped
;topping
transitive verb
1a : to be or become higher than : overtop tops the previous recordb : to be superior to : excel, surpassc : to gain ascendancy over : dominate
2a : to cover with a top or on the top : provide, form, or serve as a top forb : to supply with a decorative or protective finish or final touchc : to resupply or refill to capacity —usually used with off topped off the tankd : to complete the basic structure of (something, such as a high-rise building) by putting on a cap or uppermost section —usually used with out or offe : to bring to an end or climax —usually used with off the event was topped off with a relay race — Paula Rodenas
3 : to remove or cut the top of; especially : to shorten or remove the top of (a plant) : pinch 1b
4a : to rise to, reach, or be at the top ofb : to go over the top of : clear, surmount
5 : to strike (a ball) above the center thereby imparting topspin
intransitive verb
1 : to make an end, finish, or conclusion
2 : to reach a summit or crest —usually used with off or out
Examples of top in a Sentence
They live on the top floor of the building.
the top news story of the day
the country's top three car manufacturers
He is among the top pitchers of the league.
Safety is our top concern.
The winner showed top form.
Houses are selling at top prices.
What is the car's top speed?
First Known Use of top
1509
top
Definition of top
: a commonly cylindrical or conoidal device that has a tapering point on which it is made to spin and that is used especially as a toy
Origin and Etymology of top
Middle English, from Old English
top-
topo-
Definition of top-
1 : place : locality topology toponymy
2 : topology topoisomerase
Origin and Etymology of top-
Greek, from topos
TOP Defined for English Language Learners
top
Definition of top for English Language Learners
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: to be or become more than (a particular amount)
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: to be in the highest position on (a list) because of success
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: to do or be better than (someone or something)
top
Definition of top for English Language Learners
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: located at the highest part or position
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: highest in rank, success, or importance
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: highest in quality, amount, or degree
TOP Defined for Kids
Definition of top for Students
1 : the highest point, level, or part of something the top of the hill
2 : the upper end, edge, or surface The glass was filled to the top.
3 : an upper piece, lid, or covering Put the top on the jar.
4 : the highest position She ranks at the top of her class.
5 : a garment worn on the upper part of the body
6 : the stalk and leaves of a plant and especially of one with roots that are used for food beet tops
Definition of top for Students
topped
;topping
1 : to cover with or be covered with ice cream topped with chocolate sauce
2 : to go over the top of After topping the hill we needed a rest.
3 : to be better than or exceed Some odd things have happened, but this tops all.
4 : to remove or cut the top of Workers topped the tree.
Definition of top for Students
: a child's toy with a tapering point on which it can be made to spin
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