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Highest in position vertically
“The book you are looking for is on the top shelf.”
The best of its kind or class
“His latest victory solidified his status as the world's top tennis player.”
Of the highest rank or status
“Some of the world's top leaders will be meeting at the summit to discuss this important issue.”
Of the greatest possible degree or amount
“They are traveling at top speed.”
Of the highest quality
“We decided to dine at a top restaurant for our anniversary.”
Having achieved a goal or set of goals
Marked by accolades, or having favorable opportunities
Highly popular with consumers purchasing goods within a specific class
Great, or greater than normal, in price
Relating to or found on the surface of something
The highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something
“It's a long way to the top, if you want to rock and roll!”
The highest or most important rank, level, or position
“His album shot to the top of the charts and spawned a string of hits.”
A lid, cover, or cap
“Don't forget to put the top back on after you have taken what you need from out of the jar.”
A garment that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips
“That top you are wearing matches nicely with your jeans.”
The leaves, stems, and shoots of a plant
“This particular aquatic plant typically has its roots submerged while its top floats on the water.”
A high cover providing shelter
A high place or position
A limit or boundary
The area atop a roof
A leading position, especially in relation to technology of innovation
A level top that can be used to work on
The top layer (of something)
A beginning, or first stage
The outside part or uppermost layer of something
A quark having a fractional electric charge of +2/3 and a mass about 178,000 MeV
A toy with a tapering point that can be made to spin on its axis
A leader or person in authority
A person who has surpassed all rivals in a contest or battle
A hardened layer, coating, or deposit on the surface of something
The top of the head, especially where the hair grows
To place on, or reach the highest part of
“We would top the ridge at last before ambling down the slope to the lake below.”
To be superior to
“Never satisfied, he is now working hard to top his personal best as we speak.”
To cover with a layer
“Add the berries, and some of their juices, and top with a final layer of bread, cutting to fit.”
To sprinkle something over
“Top your delicious dessert with some cinnamon powder to add the final touch.”
To be at the top of
“Mortgage repayments continue to top the list of financial worries for a third of the population.”
To cut or remove the upper part of
“The first step will be to top and tail the leeks.”
(British, informal, slang) To murder, or to commit suicide
“Please watch over him as he is very depressed and may even top himself.”
To beat in a competition of wits
To fill (a vehicle, ship, container, etc.) with a large amount of something
To be victorious over
To bring an event to a close or conclusion
To envelop completely and hide from view
To present as the main attraction of an event
To resupply or restock with
To have a view of from above
To rise to or reach a great height while overlooking something
To increase or improve in amount or value
To cover something with paving slabs
To place a heavy weight, load or burden on
To develop or increase in amount, value or degree
To say something in response, typically in a sharp, angry, or witty manner
To reach the highest point or level
To physically get or pass over something
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