top

noun
UK: /tɒp/
US: /tɑːp/

  1. The highest point or part of something.

    1. The top of the mountain was covered in snow. [ ] [ ]
    2. He stood at the top of his career after winning the competition. [ ] [ ]

  2. A piece of clothing worn on the upper part of the body.

    1. She bought a new top to wear to the party. [ ] [ ]
    2. That silk top looks great with your new jeans and high heels. [ ] [ ]

  3. A toy that spins on its point.

    1. The child spun the top and watched it wobble. [ ] [ ]
    2. He collected antique tops, each with unique designs and histories. [ ] [ ]

  4. The best or most successful position.

    1. She is at the top of her class in mathematics. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company aims to reach the top of the market within five years. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

best crown exceed apex surpass head peak chief superior lid summit excellent
top verb

  1. To be the best or most successful.

    1. She topped the list of candidates. [ ] [ ]
    2. His new movie topped all box office records last weekend. [ ] [ ]

  2. To remove the upper part of something.

    1. He topped the carrots before cooking them. [ ] [ ]
    2. The gardener topped the bush to encourage new growth in springtime. [ ] [ ]

  3. To be more or better than something.

    1. The meal topped all previous dining experiences. [ ] [ ]
    2. Nothing can top seeing my children graduate from university. [ ] [ ]
top adjective

  1. Best or most successful.

    1. She is a top student in her class. [ ] [ ]
    2. This restaurant is a top choice for fine dining in the city. [ ] [ ]
top adverb

  1. Very well or successfully.

    1. The team performed top during the competition. [ ] [ ]
    2. The design was implemented top, exceeding all expectations of the clients. [ ] [ ]
top phrasal-verb

  1. To add something to the surface of something else.

    1. I'll top it off with some whipped cream. [ ] [ ]
    2. He likes to top his pizza off with hot peppers and anchovies. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "top" in English means: The highest point or part of something., A piece of clothing worn on the upper part of the body., A toy that spins on its point., The best or most successful position..

The phonetic transcription of "top" is /tɒp/ in British English and /tɑːp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "top": best, crown, exceed, apex, surpass, head, peak, chief, superior, lid, summit, excellent.

Example usage of "top": "The top of the mountain was covered in snow.". More examples on the page.