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top - Dictionary definition and meaning for word top
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(noun) the upper part of anything
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(noun) the highest or uppermost side of anything
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(noun) the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
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(noun) the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat
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(noun) the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
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(noun) the greatest possible intensity
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(noun) platform surrounding the head of a lower mast
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(noun) a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin
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(noun) covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
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(noun) a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips
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(noun) a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance
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(verb) be superior or better than some standard
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(verb) pass by, over, or under without making contact
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(verb) be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point
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(verb) be ahead of others; be the first
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(verb) provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure)
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(verb) reach or ascend the top of
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(verb) strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin
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(verb) cut the top off
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(verb) be the culminating event
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(verb) finish up or conclude
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(adj) situated at the top or highest position
(noun) the upper part of anything
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- the mower cuts off the tops of the grass
- the title should be written at the top of the first page
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(noun) the highest or uppermost side of anything
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- put your books on top of the desk
- only the top side of the box was painted
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(noun) the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
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- the view from the peak was magnificent
- they clambered to the tip of Monadnock
- the region is a few molecules wide at the summit
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(noun) the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat
Synonyms :
top of the inning
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- a relief pitcher took over in the top of the fifth
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(noun) the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
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- his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty
- the artist's gifts are at their acme
- at the height of her career
- the peak of perfection
- summer was at its peak
- ...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame
- the summit of his ambition
- so many highest superlatives achieved by man
- at the top of his profession
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(noun) the greatest possible intensity
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- he screamed at the top of his lungs
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(noun) platform surrounding the head of a lower mast
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(noun) a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin
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- he got a bright red top and string for his birthday
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(noun) covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
Synonyms :
cover
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- he removed the top of the carton
- he couldn't get the top off of the bottle
- put the cover back on the kettle
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(noun) a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips
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- he stared as she buttoned her top
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(noun) a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance
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- he was afraid of a fire in the circus tent
- they had the big top up in less than an hour
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(verb) be superior or better than some standard
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- She exceeded our expectations
- She topped her performance of last year
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(verb) pass by, over, or under without making contact
Synonyms :
clear
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- the balloon cleared the tree tops
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(verb) be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point
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- A star tops the Christmas Tree
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(verb) be ahead of others; be the first
Synonyms :
lead
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- she topped her class every year
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(verb) provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure)
Synonyms :
top out
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- the towers were topped with conical roofs
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(verb) reach or ascend the top of
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- The hikers topped the mountain just before noon
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(verb) strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin
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(verb) cut the top off
Synonyms :
pinch
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- top trees and bushes
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(verb) be the culminating event
Synonyms :
crown
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- The speech crowned the meeting
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(verb) finish up or conclude
Synonyms :
top off
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- They topped off their dinner with a cognac
- top the evening with champagne
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(adj) situated at the top or highest position
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- the top shelf