What does top mean in English? Meaning of top definition and abbreviation with examples.
Meaning of "top": the upper part of anything
Noun
Meaning: the upper part of anythingExample: the mower cuts off the tops of the grass
the title should be written at the top of the first pageSynonyms: topHyponyms: cap
capital
chapiter
crown
head
masthead
treetopHypernyms: part
regionPronunciation in UK: /tɒp/, [tʰɒp]
Meaning of "top": be superior or better than some standard
Verb
Meaning: be superior or better than some standardExample: She exceeded our expectations
She topped her performance of last yearSynonyms: exceed
go past
overstep
pass
top
transcendHypernyms: excel
stand out
surpassPronunciation in UK: /tɒp/, [tʰɒp]
Meaning of "top": situated at the top or highest position
Adjective
Meaning: situated at the top or highest positionExample: the top shelfSynonyms: topAntonyms: bottom
sideSimilar: apical
crowning
topmost
upmost
upper
uppermostAlso see: best
highPronunciation in UK: /tɒp/, [tʰɒp]
Meaning of "top": the highest or uppermost side of anything
Noun
Meaning: the highest or uppermost side of anythingExample: put your books on top of the desk
only the top side of the box was paintedSynonyms: top
top side
upper side
upsideHyponyms: crest
crown
desktop
pate
poll
rooftop
tiptopHypernyms: face
sidePronunciation in UK: /tɒp/, [tʰɒp]
Meaning of "top": pass by, over, or under without making contact
Verb
Meaning: pass by, over, or under without making contactExample: the balloon cleared the tree topsSynonyms: clear
topHyponyms: hopHypernyms: overhaul
overtake
passPronunciation in UK: /tɒp/, [tʰɒp]
Meaning of "top": the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
Noun
Meaning: the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)Example: the view from the peak was magnificent
they clambered to the tip of Monadnock
the region is a few molecules wide at the summitSynonyms: crest
crown
peak
summit
tip
topHyponyms: brow
hilltop
mountain peak
pinnacleHypernyms: place
spot
topographic pointPronunciation in UK: /tɒp/, [tʰɒp]
Meaning of "top": be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point
Verb
Meaning: be at the top of or constitute the top or highest pointExample: A star tops the Christmas TreeSynonyms: topHypernyms: liePronunciation in UK: /tɒp/, [tʰɒp]
Meaning of "top": the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat
Noun
Meaning: the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at batExample: a relief pitcher took over in the top of the fifthSynonyms: top
top of the inningHypernyms: bout
round
turnAntonyms: bottom
bottom of the inningPronunciation in UK: /tɒp/, [tʰɒp]
Meaning of "top": be ahead of others; be the first
Verb
Meaning: be ahead of others; be the firstExample: she topped her class every yearSynonyms: lead
topPronunciation in UK: /tɒp/, [tʰɒp]
Meaning of "top": the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
Noun
Meaning: the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of developmentExample: 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 professionSynonyms: acme
elevation
height
meridian
peak
pinnacle
summit
superlative
tiptop
topHypernyms: degree
level
point
stagePronunciation in UK: /tɒp/, [tʰɒp]
Meaning of "top": provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure)
Verb
Meaning: provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure)Example: the towers were topped with conical roofsSynonyms: top
top outHypernyms: furnish
provide
render
supplyPronunciation in UK: /tɒp/, [tʰɒp]
Meaning of "top": the greatest possible intensity
Noun
Meaning: the greatest possible intensityExample: he screamed at the top of his lungsSynonyms: topHypernyms: intensity
intensivenessPronunciation in UK: /tɒp/, [tʰɒp]
Meaning of "top": reach or ascend the top of
Verb
Meaning: reach or ascend the top ofExample: The hikers topped the mountain just before noonSynonyms: topHypernyms: arrive at
attain
gain
hit
make
reachPronunciation in UK: /tɒp/, [tʰɒp]
Meaning of "top": platform surrounding the head of a lower mast
Noun
Meaning: platform surrounding the head of a lower mastSynonyms: topHypernyms: platformPronunciation in UK: /tɒp/, [tʰɒp]
Meaning of "top": strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin
Verb
Meaning: strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spinSynonyms: topHypernyms: hitPronunciation in UK: /tɒp/, [tʰɒp]
Meaning of "top": a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin
Noun
Meaning: a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spinExample: he got a bright red top and string for his birthdaySynonyms: spinning top
teetotum
top
whirligigHyponyms: humming top
peg top
whip top
whipping topHypernyms: plaything
toyPronunciation in UK: /tɒp/, [tʰɒp]
Meaning of "top": cut the top off
Verb
Meaning: cut the top offExample: top trees and bushesSynonyms: pinch
topHyponyms: tailHypernyms: clip
crop
cut back
dress
lop
prune
snip
trimPronunciation in UK: /tɒp/, [tʰɒp]
Meaning of "top": covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
Noun
Meaning: covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)Example: he removed the top of the carton
he couldn't get the top off of the bottle
put the cover back on the kettleSynonyms: cover
topHyponyms: cap
lid
manhole cover
screwtopHypernyms: coveringPronunciation in UK: /tɒp/, [tʰɒp]
Meaning of "top": be the culminating event
Verb
Meaning: be the culminating eventExample: The speech crowned the meetingSynonyms: crown
topHypernyms: climax
culminatePronunciation in UK: /tɒp/, [tʰɒp]
Meaning of "top": a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips
Noun
Meaning: a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hipsExample: he stared as she buttoned her topSynonyms: topHyponyms: blouse
bodice
bustier
halterHypernyms: woman's clothingPronunciation in UK: /tɒp/, [tʰɒp]
Meaning of "top": finish up or conclude
Verb
Meaning: finish up or concludeExample: They topped off their dinner with a cognac
top the evening with champagneSynonyms: top
top offHypernyms: complete
finishPronunciation in UK: /tɒp/, [tʰɒp]
Meaning of "top": a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance
Noun
Meaning: a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performanceExample: he was afraid of a fire in the circus tent
they had the big top up in less than an hourSynonyms: big top
circus tent
round top
topHypernyms: canvas
canvas tent
canvassPronunciation in UK: /tɒp/, [tʰɒp]
