Synonyms of top

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adjective

1

as in highest

being at a point or level higher than all others

an office in the top story of the building

the top student in our graduating class

Synonyms & Similar Words

• highest
• upper
• higher
• topmost
• first
• uppermost
• loftiest
• upmost
• head
• dominant
• leading
• maximum
• foremost
• supreme
• predominant
• loftier
• principal
• maximal
• chief
• prominent
• peaked
• uttermost
• eminent
• utmost
• premier
• lifted
• preeminent
• consummate
• towering
• maximized
• dominating
• uplifted
• elevated
• raised
• upraised
• heightened
• jacked (up)
• escalated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lowest
• lower
• lowermost
• underneath
• under
• below
• bottommost
• nether
• undermost
• nethermost
• low
• lowered
• rock-bottom
• sunken
• low-lying

2

as in most

of the greatest or highest degree or quantity

your safety is our top priority

Synonyms & Similar Words

• most
• maximum
• utmost
• ultimate
• max
• largest
• last
• paramount
• nth
• outside
• uttermost
• supreme
• biggest
• consummate
• unparalleled
• unrivaled
• uppermost
• unequaled
• topmost
• unmatched
• unsurpassed
• hugest
• upmost

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• least
• minimum
• minimal
• slightest
• smallest
• lowest
• tiniest
• littlest
• minutest
• fewest

3

as in greatest

of the highest degree

going at top speed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• greatest
• utmost
• maximum
• topmost
• full
• utter
• high
• heightened

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• least
• lowest
• minimum
• minimal
• slightest
• low
• littlest
• lessened

4

as in excellent

of the very best kind

he's one of the tennis club's top players

Synonyms & Similar Words

• excellent
• great
• prime
• superb
• terrific
• awesome
• wonderful
• lovely
• beautiful
• stellar
• fabulous
• fantastic
• hot
• fine
• quality
• topping
• marvelous
• famous
• classic
• heavenly
• cool
• neat
• banner
• cracking
• superior
• slick
• frontline
• too much
• sensational
• first-class
• superlative
• down
• divine
• top-shelf
• prize
• top-notch
• topflight
• out of this world
• grand
• bumper
• choice
• first-rate
• par excellence
• dynamite
• blue-chip
• immense
• splendid
• blue-ribbon
• high-class
• exceptional
• brave
• unsurpassed
• good
• sterling
• boss
• swell
• capital
• first-string
• number one
• out-of-sight
• tip-top
• crackerjack
• gone
• fab
• peachy
• nifty
• groovy
• supernal
• noble
• keen
• wizard
• decent
• A1
• bully
• dope
• dandy
• radical
• top-of-the-line
• primo
• better
• mean
• five-star
• hype
• righteous
• gangbusters
• four-star
• special
• adequate
• phat
• fantabulous
• corking
• numero uno
• acceptable
• satisfactory
• bonny
• brag
• prizewinning
• peachy keen
• boffo
• traditional
• bang-up
• all right
• A-OK
• gilt-edged
• classical
• jim-dandy
• select
• premium
• OK
• fancy
• standard
• tolerable
• passable
• high-grade
• high-test
• superfine

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• poor
• rotten
• terrible
• awful
• pathetic
• lousy
• wretched
• vile
• atrocious
• inferior
• bad
• unsatisfactory
• substandard
• low-grade
• execrable
• mediocre
• middling
• second-class
• second-rate

5

as in chief

highest in rank or authority

nearly all of the top officials in the state's department of corrections resigned after the scandal

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chief
• presiding
• commanding
• foremost
• supreme
• leading
• lead
• first
• high
• senior
• primary
• principal
• head
• prime
• premier
• in charge
• main
• preeminent
• supereminent
• high-level
• upper
• major
• predominant
• dominant
• managing
• topmost
• supervisory
• uppermost
• reigning
• overseeing
• controlling
• paramount
• sovereign
• directing
• superior
• ruling
• predominate
• ascendant
• officiating
• regnant
• grand
• upmost

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• second
• lower
• last
• less
• secondary
• lesser
• subordinate
• lowly
• ancillary
• inferior
• subsidiary
• junior
• under
• assistant
• assisting
• deputy
• coadjutor

top

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noun

ˈtäp 

1

as in lid

a piece placed over an open container to hold in, protect, or conceal its contents

make sure the top is on the blender before you turn it on or you'll make a mess

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lid
• cover
• cap
• roof
• hood
• casing
• housing
• covering
• jacket
• dome
• shell
• case
• capsule
• sheath

2

as in pinnacle

the highest part or point

a hawk's nest at the very top of the tree

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pinnacle
• height
• zenith
• peak
• culmination
• apex
• crown
• crest
• summit
• climax
• head
• sum
• capstone
• noon
• acme
• crescendo
• tip-top
• highlight
• apogee
• meridian
• high-water mark
• high noon
• roof
• flower
• ceiling
• prime
• noontime
• cap
• ne plus ultra
• tip
• high
• glory
• flood tide
• blossom
• heyday
• bloom
• extremity
• extreme
• vertex
• highspot

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bottom
• base
• foot
• minimum
• rock bottom
• nadir
• abyss

top

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verb

as in to exceed

to be greater, better, or stronger than

the next contender's javelin throw topped the reigning champion's and set a new world record

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exceed
• surpass
• better
• eclipse
• beat
• excel
• overtop
• outdo
• outshine
• transcend
• master
• outstrip
• best
• outdistance
• tower (over)
• overcome
• outclass
• outmatch
• worst
• go one better
• defeat
• run circles around
• overshadow
• outgun
• outpace
• outweigh
• prevail (over)
• trim
• outperform
• one-up
• triumph (over)
• conquer
• win (against)
• lick
• outrun
• shame
• surmount
• trump
• rout
• whip
• subdue
• crush
• clobber
• outcompete
• overpass
• thrash
• outrace
• trounce
• overmatch
• wallop
• drub
• skunk
• overbear
• outbalance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lose (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of top

Adjective

The company’s website describes the drone boat as being 24 feet in length and capable of carrying up to 1,000 pounds over 1,000 nautical miles at a top speed surpassing 34 knots. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 14 July 2026

As of Monday's close, shares of J & J had climbed over 14% since the start of June, one of the Club's top gainers during that stretch. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 14 July 2026

Noun

Another highlight was a top made from gray cotton socks created after the Fall/Winter 1991-92 collection, which went for €117,000. — Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 9 July 2026

After grounding out in the top of the first inning Wednesday, Kurtz appeared to jam his hand during a minor collision with Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler on an errant throw before being checked out by a trainer. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

Verb

Prime Video’s now-wrapped The Boys topped the TV field with five nominations including Best Superhero Series and Best Actor for Antony Starr. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 15 July 2026

The broadcaster also topped its annual £80 million ($107 million) creative diversity spend target for TV and radio, putting £196 million ($263 million) of its existing commissioning budget toward content meeting its diversity criteria. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 July 2026

Phrases Containing top

• blow one's top
• on top of
• top billing
• top secret