top Synonyms
top Meaning
top (n)
the upper part of anything
the highest or uppermost side of anything
the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
the greatest possible intensity
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
covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips
a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance
top (v)
be superior or better than some standard
pass by, over, or under without making contact
be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point
be ahead of others; be the first
provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure)
reach or ascend the top of
strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin
cut the top off
be the culminating event
finish up or conclude
top (a)
situated at the top or highest position
top (n.)
A child's toy, commonly in the form of a conoid or pear, made to spin on its point, usually by drawing off a string wound round its surface or stem, the motion being sometimes continued by means of a whip.
A plug, or conical block of wood, with longitudital grooves on its surface, in which the strands of the rope slide in the process of twisting.
The highest part of anything; the upper end, edge, or extremity; the upper side or surface; summit; apex; vertex; cover; lid; as, the top of a spire; the top of a house; the top of a mountain; the top of the ground.
The utmost degree; the acme; the summit.
The highest rank; the most honorable position; the utmost attainable place; as, to be at the top of one's class, or at the top of the school.
The chief person; the most prominent one.
The crown of the head, or the hair upon it; the head.
The head, or upper part, of a plant.
A platform surrounding the head of the lower mast and projecting on all sudes. It serves to spead the topmast rigging, thus strengheningthe mast, and also furnishes a convenient standing place for the men aloft.
A bundle or ball of slivers of comkbed wool, from which the noils, or dust, have been taken out.
Eve; verge; point.
The part of a cut gem between the girdle, or circumference, and the table, or flat upper surface.
Top-boots.
A stroke on the top of the ball.
A forward spin given to the ball by hitting it on or near the top.
top (v. i.)
To rise aloft; to be eminent; to tower; as, lofty ridges and topping mountains.
To predominate; as, topping passions.
To excel; to rise above others.
To strike a ball above the center.
To rise at one end, as a yard; -- usually with up.
top (v. t.)
To cover on the top; to tip; to cap; -- chiefly used in the past participle.
To rise above; to excel; to outgo; to surpass.
To rise to the top of; to go over the top of.
To take off the or upper part of; to crop.
To perform eminently, or better than before.
To raise one end of, as a yard, so that that end becomes higher than the other.
To cover with another dye; as, to top aniline black with methyl violet to prevent greening and crocking.
To put a stiffening piece or back on (a saw blade).
To arrange, as fruit, with the best on top.
To strike the top of, as a wall, with the hind feet, in jumping, so as to gain new impetus; -- said of a horse.
To improve (domestic animals, esp. sheep) by crossing certain individuals or breeds with other superior.
To raise one end of, as a yard, so that that end becomes higher than the other.
To cut, break, or otherwise take off the top of (a steel ingot) to remove unsound metal.
To strike (the ball) above the center; also, to make (as a stroke) by hitting the ball in this way.
top Sentence Examples
- The top of the mountain offered breathtaking views.
- He was always at the top of his class academically.
- The concert's top acts included renowned musicians.
- The top chef prepared an exquisite meal.
- The team achieved top rank in the tournament.
- She wore a stylish top with a pair of jeans.
- The top layer of soil was rich in nutrients.
- The wound was located on the top of his arm.
- The top priority for the government was to address poverty.
- The top window in the building had a unique shape.
FAQs About the word top
the upper part of anything, the highest or uppermost side of anything, the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill), the first half of an
highest, upper, higher, first,topmost, uppermost, loftiest, preeminent, principal, dominant
below, under, lowest, under, underneath,lowest, lowermost, lower, underneath, lower
The top of the mountain offered breathtaking views.
He was always at the top of his class academically.
The concert's top acts included renowned musicians.
The top chef prepared an exquisite meal.
