Top

Pronunciation: /ˈtɑːp/

Top (noun)

  1. The highest point or part of something.
  2. A piece of clothing worn on the upper body.
  3. A toy that spins around on a point when you twist it.

Examples

  • The cat sat on the top of the shelf.
  • She reached the top of the mountain by noon.

Common collocations: climb to the top, at the top, wear a top, buy a new top, spin a top

Top (verb)

  1. To be above or cover something.
  2. To be more than a certain amount or level.

Examples

  • The cake was topped with strawberries.
  • The statue tops the fountain.

Top (adjective)

  1. Being the best or most important in a group.

Examples

  • He is the top student in the class.
  • The top priority is safety.

Synonyms of Top

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Top

  • opposite of the highest point