top
44 ENTRIES FOUND:
- top (noun)
- top (adjective)
- top (noun)
- top (verb)
- top–down (adjective)
- top–end (adjective)
- top–heavy (adjective)
- top–level (adjective)
- top–notch (adjective)
- top–of–the–line (adjective)
- topping (noun)
- top–ranking (adjective)
- tops (adjective)
- tops (adverb)
- top–shelf (adjective)
- top–up (noun)
- top banana (noun)
- top brass (noun)
- top dog (noun)
- top dollar (noun)
- Top 40 (noun)
- top gear (noun)
- top gun (noun)
- top hat (noun)
- top secret (adjective)
- big top (noun)
- high–top (adjective)
- over–the–top (adjective)
- pop–top (noun)
- screw–top (adjective)
- set–top box (noun)
- soft–top (noun)
- tank top (noun)
- tip–top (noun)
- tip–top (adjective)
- tube top (noun)
- blow (verb)
- bottom (noun)
- head (noun)
- heap (noun)
- pile (noun)
- toe (noun)
- tree (noun)
- world (noun)
plural
tops
plural
tops
Britannica Dictionary definition of TOP
1
[count]
:
the highest part, point, or level of something
— usually singular
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The tops of the walls are painted and the bottoms are covered in wood paneling.
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He was calling down from the top of the stairs.
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Please write your name on the top of the page.
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She climbed to the top of the mountain.
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She had a scratch on the top of her foot.
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He filled the glass to the top.
2
[count]
:
an upper surface or edge of something
—
see also cooktop, countertop, desktop, tabletop
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a table with a glass top
3
[count]
:
something that covers the upper part or opening of something
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I'm looking for a pen with a red top. [=cap]
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She took the top [=lid] off the jar.
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The box's top had been removed.
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I hate it when you leave the top off the toothpaste!
4
[noncount]
:
the highest position in rank, success, or importance
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He is at the top of his profession.
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The company's new CEO started at the bottom and worked her way to the top.
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employees at the top of the pay scale
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The team is at the top of the league.
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He graduated at the top of his/the class. [=his grades were among the highest in his class]
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The order came straight from the top. [=from the person with the most authority or power]
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Studying for the test is on the top of my list. [=it is the first and most important thing that I need to do]
5
[count]
:
a piece of clothing that is worn on the upper part of your body
—
see also tank top
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She was wearing a blue silk top and black pants.
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a bikini top
6
[noncount]
informal
:
the beginning
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We'll have another news update for you at the top of the hour. [=at the start of the next hour]
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Let's rehearse the scene from the top.
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OK, everybody. Let's take it from the top. [=start from the beginning of a scene, song, etc.]
7
[noncount]
:
the first half of an inning in baseball
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the top of the sixth inning
8
[noncount]
chiefly British
:
the part of something (such as a street) that is farthest away
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Try the shop at the top of the road.
9
[noncount]
chiefly British
:
the highest gear of a vehicle
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She shifted into top once she got on the highway.
at the top of the heap
at the top of the pile
at the top of your voice/lungs
:
in the loudest way possible
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She sang at the top of her voice.
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They were shouting at the top of their lungs.
blow your top
come out on top
:
to win a competition, argument, etc.
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He's confident that he'll come out on top when all the votes have been counted.
from top to bottom
:
in a very thorough way
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We cleaned/searched the house from top to bottom.
from top to toe
:
from your head to your feet
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They were covered from top to toe [=(more commonly) from head to toe] in mud.
off the top of your head
informal
:
immediately by thinking quickly about something
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Off the top of my head, I can think of three people who might be interested.
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I can't remember her name off the top of my head.
on top
1
:
on the highest part or surface of something
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He gave us vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce on top.
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We finished decorating our Christmas tree by putting a star on top.
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She picked the card on top.
2
chiefly British
:
winning a game or competition
—
see also come out on top (above)
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The team was on top [=in front, ahead] after the first half.
on top of
1
:
on the highest or upper part of (something or someone)
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The house sits on top of a hill.
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Put the card back on top of the deck.
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Books and papers were piled on top of each other.
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I fell to the ground and the dog jumped on top of me.
2
:
in control of (something)
:
doing the things that are needed to deal with (something)
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You can count on them to be on top of things when problems develop.
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“Can you get this done by next week?” “Don't worry. I'm on top of it.”
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She's not on top of her game this morning. [=she is not performing well this morning]
3
:
aware of what is happening in (a particular area of activity)
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She tries to keep/stay on top of current events.
4
:
very close to or near (someone or something)
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The deadline was on top of them before they knew it.
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The houses are built right on top of each other.
5
:
in addition to (something)
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You owe me $20, and that's on top of the $40 you owe me from earlier.
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On top of everything else, he lost his job.
6
◊ In British English, if something gets on top of you, it becomes too difficult for you to handle or deal with.
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Planning their wedding was starting to get on top of them.
on top of the world
informal
:
in a very successful or happy state
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I had just gotten married and felt like I was on top of the world.
over the top
informal
:
beyond what is expected, usual, normal, or appropriate
:
very wild or strange often in an amusing way
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His performances are always over the top. [=(Brit) OTT]
top of the tree
British, informal
:
the most powerful or most successful position in a profession, organization, etc.
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She is still (at/on the) top of the tree in her field. [=she's still at the top in her field]
—
see also big top
2
top
/ˈtɑːp/
adjective
2
top
/ˈtɑːp/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of TOP
usually used before a noun
1
:
located at the highest part or position
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the top drawer/shelf
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They live on the top floor of the building.
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That's my husband in the top [=upper] right-hand corner of the picture.
2
:
highest in rank, success, or importance
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the top news story of the day
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the country's top three car manufacturers
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He is among the top pitchers of the league.
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She is the top student in her class. = (chiefly Brit) She is top in her class.
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Safety is our top concern/priority.
3
:
highest in quality, amount, or degree
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The winner showed top form.
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Houses are selling at top prices.
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What is the car's top speed?
3
top
/ˈtɑːp/
noun
plural
tops
3
top
/ˈtɑːp/
noun
plural
tops
Britannica Dictionary definition of TOP
[count]
:
a child's toy that can be made to spin very quickly
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spinning like a top
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compare 1top
4
top
/ˈtɑːp/
verb
tops;
topped;
topping
4
top
/ˈtɑːp/
verb
tops;
topped;
topping
Britannica Dictionary definition of TOP
[+ object]
1
:
to be or become more than (a particular amount)
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Album sales have already topped [=exceeded] 500,000.
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Donations are expected to top $1,000,000 by the end of the month.
2
:
to be in the highest position on (a list) because of success
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The song has topped the charts for seven weeks.
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Who tops the list this year for Hollywood's highest-paid actor? [=who is the highest-paid actor in Hollywood this year?]
3
:
to do or be better than (someone or something)
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He topped [=surpassed] his previous record.
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They topped the other company's offer.
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She tops everyone else on the team.
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Being at the beach sure tops [=beats] working in the office.
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I've seen some pretty weird things in my life—but that tops everything!
4
:
to cover or form the top of (something)
— often + with
— often used as (be) topped
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A fresh layer of snow topped the mountains.
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She topped the pizza with cheese and mushrooms.
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a cup of hot chocolate topped (off) with whip cream
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The cathedral was topped (off/out) with a spire.
5
:
to cut off the top of (something)
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He topped the tree/carrots.
6
literary
:
to reach the top of (something)
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When we topped the hill, we saw a small village in the valley.
top off
[phrasal verb]
1
top off (something)
or
top (something) off
:
to end (something) usually in an exciting or impressive way
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We topped off dinner with dessert and coffee.
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The band topped off the show with an extended version of their classic hit.
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The victory tops off the coach's extremely successful career.
2
US
:
to fill (something) completely with a liquid
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I added a little more coffee to top off the mug.
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He stopped at the gas station to top off [=(Brit) top up] the car's tank. [=to fill the car's tank with gas]
top out
[phrasal verb]
:
to reach the highest amount or level and stop increasing
— often + at
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Interest rates are expected to top out at 15 percent.
top up
[phrasal verb]
1
top up (something)
or
top (something) up
British
:
to fill (something) completely with a liquid
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He topped up [=(US) topped off] (the glasses of) his guests.
2
:
to bring (something) to the full or desired amount
—
see also top-up
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The store keeps its fruits and vegetables topped up.
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She works part-time to top up her income.
top yourself
British, informal
:
to kill yourself
to top it (all) off
(US) or chiefly British to top it all
— used to indicate a final thing that happened that was even better, worse, etc., than what happened before
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The car was filthy when she returned it to me, and to top it (all) off, there was almost no gas left in the tank.
