English dictionary
top
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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situated at the top or highest position
ExamplesThe top shelf.
Antonyms sideSource: WordNet 3.0
noun
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the upper part of anything
ExamplesThe mower cuts off the tops of the grass.
The title should be written at the top of the first page.
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the highest or uppermost side of anything
ExamplesPut your books on top of the desk.
Only the top side of the box was painted.
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the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
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the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat
ExamplesA relief pitcher took over in the top of the fifth.
Synonyms top of the inningSource: WordNet 3.0
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the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
ExamplesAt the top of his profession.
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the greatest possible intensity
ExamplesHe screamed at the top of his lungs.
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platform surrounding the head of a lower mast
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a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin
ExamplesHe got a bright red top and string for his birthday.
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covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
ExamplesHe removed the top of the carton.
He couldn't get the top off of the bottle.
Synonyms coverSource: WordNet 3.0
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a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips
ExamplesHe stared as she buttoned her top.
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a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance
ExamplesThey had the big top up in less than an hour.
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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.
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The highest part of anything; the upper end, edge, or extremity; the upper side or surface; summit; apex; vertex; cover; lid; as, the <i>top</i> of a spire; the <i>top</i> of a house; the <i>top</i> of a mountain; the <i>top</i> of the ground.
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A stroke on the top of the ball.
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verb
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be superior or better than some standard
ExamplesShe topped her performance of last year.
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pass by, over, or under without making contact
ExamplesThe balloon cleared the tree tops.
Synonyms clearSource: WordNet 3.0
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be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point
ExamplesA star tops the Christmas Tree.
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be ahead of others; be the first
ExamplesShe topped her class every year.
Synonyms leadSource: WordNet 3.0
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provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure)
ExamplesThe towers were topped with conical roofs.
Synonyms top outSource: WordNet 3.0
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reach or ascend the top of
ExamplesThe hikers topped the mountain just before noon.
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strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin
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cut the top off
ExamplesTop trees and bushes.
Synonyms pinchSource: WordNet 3.0
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be the culminating event
Synonyms crownSource: WordNet 3.0
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finish up or conclude
ExamplesThey topped off their dinner with a cognac.
Top the evening with champagne.
Synonyms top offSource: WordNet 3.0
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To rise aloft; to be eminent; to tower; as, lofty ridges and <i>topping</i> mountains.
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To cover on the top; to tip; to cap; -- chiefly used in the past participle.
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To cover with another dye; as, to <i>top</i> aniline black with methyl violet to prevent greening and crocking.
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To strike a ball above the center.
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