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(tɒp)
Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense tops, present participle topping, past tense, past participle topped
1. countable noun
The top of something is its highest point or part.
I waited at the top of the stairs. [+ of]
...the picture at the top of the page. [+ of]
Bake the biscuits for 20-25 minutes, until the tops are lightly browned.
Synonyms: upper part, upper layer, upper surface More Synonyms of top
Top is also an adjective.
The bullet had entered the top part of the brain.
...the top corner of his newspaper.
2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
The top thing or layer in a series of things or layers is the highest one.
I can't reach the top shelf.
Our new flat was on the top floor.
A plastic surgeon can remove the top layer of skin.
Synonyms: highest, upper, loftiest, furthest up More Synonyms of top
3. countable noun
The top of something such as a bottle, jar, or tube is a cap, lid, or other device that fits or screws onto one end of it.
...the plastic tops from aerosol containers.
...a bottle top.
Synonyms: lid, cover, cap, cork More Synonyms of top
4. singular noun
The top of a street, garden, bed, or table is the end of it that is farthest away from where you usually enter it or from where you are.
[mainly British]
...a little shop at the top of the street. [+ of]
He moved to the empty chair at the top of the table. [+ of]
Synonyms: highest level, utmost extent More Synonyms of top
Top is also an adjective.
...the hill near the top end of the garden.
...the top corridor of the main building.
5. countable noun
A top is a piece of clothing that you wear on the upper half of your body, for example a blouse or shirt.
[informal]
Look at my new top.
Synonyms: t-shirt, shirt, jersey, jumper More Synonyms of top
6. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
You can use top to indicate that something or someone is at the highest level of a scale or measurement.
The vehicles have a top speed of 80 kilometres per hour.
...a top-ranking Saudi officer.
7. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
You can use top to say that you think something is excellent.
[mainly British, informal]
For $50, the guests got three courses of top nosh.
8. singular noun
The top of an organization or career structure is the highest level in it.
We started from the bottom and we had to work our way up to the top.
...his dramatic rise to the top of the military hierarchy. [+ of]
...the man at the top.
Top is also an adjective.
I need to have the top people in this company pull together.
9. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
You can use top to describe the most important or famous people or things in a particular area of work or activity.
So you want to be a top model.
The President met this afternoon with his top military advisers.
Those are some of the top stories in the news.
10. singular noun
If someone is at the top of a table or league or is the top of the table or league, their performance is better than that of all the other people involved.
The United States will be at the top of the medal table. [+ of]
Labour was top of the poll with forty-six percent. [+ of]
Synonyms: first place, head, peak, lead More Synonyms of top
Top is also an adjective.
He was the top student in physics.
I usually came top in English.
11. adjective
You can use top to indicate that something is the first thing you are going to do, because you consider it to be the most important.
Cleaning up the water supply is their top priority.
On arrival, a six-course meal was top of the agenda. [+ of]
12. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
You can use top to indicate that someone does a particular thing more times than anyone else or thatsomething is chosen more times than anything else.
He was Italy's top scorer during the World Cup matches.
As a political hero, the former Prime Minister was the top choice with 32 votes.
13. verb
To top a list means to be mentioned or chosen more times than anyone or anything else.
[journalism]
Tourists from Southern Europe topped the list of visitors, representing 47 per centof arrivals. [VERB noun]
So what happens if the Socialists top the poll but fall short of an absolute majority? [VERB noun]
Synonyms: lead, head, command, be at the top of More Synonyms of top
14. verb
If something tops a particular amount, it is larger than that amount.
[journalism]
Imports topped £10 billion last month. [VERB noun]
Vehicle sales in June topped last year's total by 22%. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: exceed, go beyond, surpass, cap [informal] More Synonyms of top
15. verb
If something is topped with something, it has that thing as its highest part.
The holiest of their chapels are topped with gilded roofs. [beV-ed + with/by]
To serve, top the fish with the cooked leeks. [VERB noun + with]
[Also VERB noun]
Synonyms: cover, coat, garnish, finish More Synonyms of top
-topped combining form
...the glass-topped table.
16. verb
If you top a story, remark, or action, you follow it with a better or more impressive one.
How are you going to top that? [VERB noun]
Synonyms: surpass, better, beat, improve on More Synonyms of top
17. adverb
You can use tops after mentioning a quantity, to say that it is the maximum possible.
[informal]
The publisher expected the book to sell 1,500 copies, tops.
Be here in half an hour, tops.
Top is also an adjective.
He reckons a hundred is tops.
18.  See also topping
19. 
See be tops, be the tops
20. 
See to blow your top
21. 
See come out on top
22. 
See top dollar
23. 
See from top to bottom
24. 
See from top to toe
25. 
See get on top of
26. 
See off the top of one's head
27. 
See on top
28. 
See on top/on top of sth
29. 
See on top
30. 
See be on top of/get on top of
31. 
See on top of the world
32. 
See over the top
33. 
See over the top
34. 
See top and tail
35. 
See the top of the tree
36. 
See at the top of one's voice
37.  at the top of the heap
Phrasal verbs:
See top off
See top up
More Synonyms of top

top in British English 1

(tɒp)
noun
1. 
the highest or uppermost part of anything
the top of a hill
2. 
the most important or successful position
to be at the top of the class
the top of the table
3. 
the part of a plant that is above ground
carrot tops
4. 
a thing that forms or covers the uppermost part of anything, esp a lid or cap
put the top on the saucepan
5. 
the highest degree or point
at the top of his career
6. 
the most important person
she's the top of this organization
7. 
the best or finest part of anything
we've got the top of this year's graduates
8. 
the loudest or highest pitch (esp in the phrase top of one's voice)
9. 
the beginning
the top of the hour
at the top of the programme
10.  short for top gear
11.  cards
the highest card of a suit in a player's hand
12.  sport
a. 
a stroke that hits the ball above its centre
b.  short for topspin
13. 
a platform around the head of a lower mast of a sailing vessel, the edges of which serve to extend the topmast shrouds
14.  chemistry
the part of a volatile liquid mixture that distils first
15. 
a garment, esp for a woman, that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips
16. 
a. 
the high-frequency content of an audio signal
b. 
(as modifier)
this amplifier has a good top response
17.  blow one's top
18.  on top of
19.  off the top of one's head
20.  over the top
21.  the top of the morning
adjective
22. 
of, relating to, serving as, or situated on the top
the top book in a pile
23.  British informal
excellent
a top night out
verbWord forms: tops, topping or topped (mainly tr)
24. 
to form a top on (something)
to top a cake with whipped cream
25. 
to remove the top of or from
to top carrots
26. 
to reach or pass the top of
we topped the mountain
27. 
to be at the top of
he tops the team
28. 
to exceed or surpass
29.  slang
to kill
30. (also intr) sport
a. 
to hit (a ball) above the centre
b. 
to make (a stroke) by hitting the ball in this way
31.  chemistry
to distil off (the most volatile part) from a liquid mixture
32. 
to add other colorants to (a dye) in order to modify the shade produced
33.  top and tail
Word origin
Old English topp; related to Old High German zopf plait, Old Norse toppr tuft

top in British English 2

(tɒp)
noun
1. 
a toy that is spun on its pointed base by a flick of the fingers, by pushing a handle at the top up and down, etc
2. 
anything that spins or whirls around
3.  sleep like a top
Word origin
Old English, of unknown origin

top- in British English

combining form
a variant of topo-
 

topo- in British English

or before a vowel top-
combining form
indicating place or region
topography
topology
toponym
topotype
Word origin
from Greek topos a place, commonplace

top in American English 1

(tɑp)
noun
1.  Obsolete
a. 
a tuft of hair
b. 
the hair of the head
2. 
the head, or crown of the head
now chiefly in top to toe
3. 
the upper or highest part, section, point, or surface of anything
the top of a hill
4. 
the part of a plant that grows above ground
beet tops
5. 
something that constitutes the uppermost part or covering of something else
; specif.,
a. 
a lid, cover, cap, etc.
a box top, bottle top
b. 
the upper part of an automobile body, esp. a folding roof or cover
c. 
a platform around the head of each lower mast of a sailing ship, to which the rigging of the topmast is attached
6. 
a. 
the upper part of a two-piece garment, esp. for a woman
a pajama top
b. 
any upper garment for a woman, often, specif., one other than a shirt or blouse
7. 
a person or thing first in order, excellence, importance, etc.
; specif.,
a. 
the highest degree or pitch; zenith; acme
at the top of one's voice, the top of one's career
b. 
the highest rank, position, etc.
at the top in one's profession
c. 
a person in this rank, etc.
d. 
the choicest part; pick; cream
the top of the crop, top of the morning
e. 
the beginning, as of a piece of music
take it from the top
f.  US, Baseball
the first half (of an inning)
8.  [pl.]; Slang
something or someone that is preeminent in quality, ability, popularity, etc.; thevery best
, used predicatively (often with the)
9.  [pl.]; Cards
the highest cards of a suit
10.  Chemistry
the most volatile part of a mixture
11.  Sport
a. 
a stroke that hits the ball above center or near its top
b. 
the forward spin given the ball by such a stroke
adjective
12. 
of, situated at, or being the top; uppermost, highest, greatest, or foremost
the top drawer, top honors
verb transitiveWord forms: topped or ˈtopping
13. 
to take off the top of (a plant, etc.)
14. 
a. 
to provide or cover with a top
b. 
to put or place on the top of
15. 
to be a top for
16. 
to reach the top of; be on a level with
17. 
to exceed in amount, height, degree, etc.
a fish topping 75 pounds
18. 
to be better, more effective, funnier, etc. than; surpass; outdo
19. 
to go over the top of (a rise of ground, etc.)
20. 
to be at the top of; head; lead
21.  Chemistry
to remove the volatile parts from by distillation
22.  Dyeing
to finish with a certain dye
23.  Sport
a. 
to hit or stroke (a ball) at a point above its center or near its top, giving ita forward spin
b. 
to make (a stroke) by hitting the ball in this way
verb intransitive
24. 
to top someone or something (in any sense)
Idioms:
blow one's top
off the top
off the top of one's head
on top
on top of
over the top
top off
top out
top up
Word origin
ME < OE topp, akin to ON toppr, tuft, top, Ger zopf, tuft of hair, summit

top in American English 2

(tɑp)
noun
a child's cone-shaped toy, spun on its pointed end
Idioms:
sleep like a top
Word origin
< OE, prob. special use of top1

More idioms containing
top

at the top of the heap
off the top of your head
out of the top drawer
have kangaroos in your top paddock
blow your top
from top to bottom
from top to toe
get on top of you
on top of something
over the top
push someone over the top
be at the top of the tree
on top of the world

Examples of 'top' in a sentence
top

Many investment platforms do not promote investment trusts on their list of top funds.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This brilliant holiday is two top trips in one and without any of the hassle of flying.
The Sun (2016)
 Tables show the top ten schools in each area.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Pipe or spoon the caramel cream on top.
The Sun (2016)
Numbers are no good to top jockeys.
The Sun (2016)
Top speed is about a billion.
The Sun (2016)
Who says top sport is good for you, eh?
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This coral shade will warm up most complexions and would suit a navy jacket layered on top.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Trident should be at the top of this list.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
They are ambitious people and want the club back in the top flight.
The Sun (2015)
There would be no one for the top teams to play.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Top cops say they do not have the cash to monitor some of the most dangerous criminals.
The Sun (2013)
He meets a corner with a powerful header that crashes into the top corner.
The Sun (2012)
We saw off the rest and finished top of the table.
The Sun (2006)
Drain the pear halves and arrange them on top of the cream.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
No team got to the top by selling top players.
The Sun (2009)
Art is now being seen as a new way to invest at the top end.
The Sun (2013)
That goes right from the top to the bottom of the party.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Those who cannot make their job the top priority become marginalized from centers of innovation and influence.
Christianity Today (2000)
Top dressing also helps to build up the moisture retention on light sandy and chalky soils.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The audience cheered as he appeared to rap off the top of his head.
The Sun (2009)
But the maturity he is showing in his first season of top flight football is staggering.
The Sun (2016)
They get to the top and have the stomach for the fight.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The icing on the cake is its top styling.
The Sun (2009)
It will be a challenge to defend my reputation as a top scorer.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
To finish our first season in the top half is fantastic.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The building is topped by a rooftop terrace café.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Top jockeys rarely make top trainers.
The Sun (2009)
There are two floors of bedrooms: the top floor is one huge master suite.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Fund charges are about 0.3% on top.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The vaccine would not protect against a pandemic strain, for which a totally new vaccine would need to be produced at top speed.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)

In other languages
top

British English: top /tɒp/ ADJECTIVE
The top thing is the highest one.
Our new flat was on the top floor.
  • American English: top
  • Arabic: أَعْلَى
  • Brazilian Portuguese: superior
  • Chinese: 顶尖的
  • Croatian: najviši
  • Czech: vrchní
  • Danish: øverst
  • Dutch: bovenste
  • European Spanish: de arriba
  • Finnish: huippu-
  • French: du haut
  • German: oberster
  • Greek: κορυφαίος
  • Italian: superiore
  • Japanese: 一番上の
  • Korean: 맨 위의
  • Norwegian: øvre
  • Polish: najwyższy
  • European Portuguese: superior
  • Romanian: superior
  • Russian: верхний
  • Latin American Spanish: de arriba
  • Swedish: översta
  • Thai: สูงที่สุด
  • Turkish: tepede
  • Ukrainian: найвищий
  • Vietnamese: đứng đầu
British English: top /tɒp/ NOUN
highest part The top of something is the highest part of it.
We climbed to the top of the hill.
  • American English: top
  • Arabic: قِمَّة
  • Brazilian Portuguese: topo
  • Chinese: 顶端
  • Croatian: vrh
  • Czech: vrchol
  • Danish: top
  • Dutch: bovenkant
  • European Spanish: parte superior
  • Finnish: yläpää
  • French: haut
  • German: Spitze
  • Greek: κορυφή
  • Italian: cima
  • Japanese: 上
  • Korean: 맨 위
  • Norwegian: topp
  • Polish: szczyt wierzchołek
  • European Portuguese: topo
  • Romanian: vârf
  • Russian: верх
  • Latin American Spanish: parte superior
  • Swedish: topp
  • Thai: ด้านบน
  • Turkish: tepe
  • Ukrainian: верхівка
  • Vietnamese: đỉnh
British English: top /tɒp/ NOUN
lid The top of something is the part that fits over the end of it.
He took the top off the jar.
  • American English: top
  • Arabic: غِطَاء
  • Brazilian Portuguese: topo
  • Chinese: 盖
  • Croatian: poklopac
  • Czech: víčko
  • Danish: låg
  • Dutch: deksel
  • European Spanish: tapa
  • Finnish: kansi
  • French: couvercle
  • German: Deckel
  • Greek: καπάκι
  • Italian: tappo
  • Japanese: 蓋
  • Korean: 뚜껑
  • Norwegian: lokk
  • Polish: góra
  • European Portuguese: cimo
  • Romanian: capac
  • Russian: верхняя часть
  • Latin American Spanish: tapa
  • Swedish: lock
  • Thai: ฝา
  • Turkish: kapak
  • Ukrainian: кришка
  • Vietnamese: đỉnh

Chinese translation of 'top'

top

(tɔp)

n

  1. (c) [of mountain, building, tree, stairs] 顶(頂)部 (dǐngbù) (个(個), gè)
  2. (c) [of page] 顶(頂)端 (dǐngduān) (个(個), gè)
    ⇒ Go back to the top of the page. 回到页首。 (Huídào yèshǒu.)
  3. (c) [of cupboard] 顶(頂)层(層) (dǐngcéng)
  4. (c) [of surface, table] 表面 (biǎomiàn) (个(個), gè)
  5. (s) (esp Brit) [of street] 尽(盡)头(頭) (jìntóu)
  6. (c) (= lid) [of box, jar, bottle] 盖(蓋)子 (gàizi) (个(個), gè)
  7. (s) [of table, league] 榜首 (bǎngshǒu)
  8. (u) (Aut) (also top gear)
    1. 最高挡(檔) (zuì gāo dǎng)
  9. (c) (= blouse) 上衣 (shàngyī) (件, jiàn)

adj

  1. [shelf, step, storey, marks] 最高的 (zuì gāo de)
  2. [executive, golfer] 顶(頂)级(級)的 (dǐngjí de)
    top speed 全速 (quánsù)

vt

  1. (= be first in) [poll, vote, list] 获(獲)第一名 (huò dìyī míng)
  2. (= exceed) [estimate, speed etc] 超过(過) (chāoguò)
    ⇒ US investments here topped fifty million dollars. 美国的投资超过5000万美元。 (Měiguó de tóuzī chāoguò wǔqiān wàn měiyuán.)
    at the top of the stairs/page/street 在楼(樓)梯顶端/页(頁)首/街道的尽(盡)头(頭) (zài lóutī dǐngduān/yèshǒu/jiēdào de jìntóu)
    at the top of the list 居于(於)榜首 (jū yú bǎngshǒu)
    to get to the top (in profession etc) 取得高层(層)地位 (qǔdé gāocéng dìwèi)
    on top of (= above) 在 ... 上面 (zài ... shàngmiàn)
    ⇒ She laid her hand on top of his. 她把手放在他的手上。 (Tā bǎ shǒu fàng zài tā de shǒu shang.)
    (= in addition to) 除 ... 之外 (chú ... zhīwài)
    ⇒ 700 jobs are being cut on top of the 2000 that were lost last year. 除了去年2000人失去工作之外，又有700个工作职位被削减。 (Chúle qùnián liǎng qiān rén shīqù gōngzuò zhī wài, yòu yǒu qībǎi gè gōngzuò zhí wèibèi xuējiǎn.)
    to get on top of sth (fig) 圆(圓)满(滿)地处(處)理某事 (yuánmǎn de chǔlǐ mǒushì)
    from top to bottom 彻(徹)底 (chèdǐ)
    from top to toe (Brit) 从(從)头(頭)到脚(腳) (cóng tóu dào jiǎo)
    at the top of one's voice 扯着(著)嗓子叫喊 (chězhe sǎngzi jiàohǎn)
    to be/go over the top (Brit, inf) 过(過)分 (guòfèn)
    top priority 最优(優)先 (zuì yōuxiān)
    to be or come top 独(獨)占(佔)鳌(鰲)头(頭) (dúzhàn áotóu)

All related terms of 'top'

top hat
大礼(禮)帽 dàlǐmào [ 顶 dǐng ]
top up
( drink ) 加满(滿) jiāmǎn
top floor
顶(頂)层(層) dǐngcéng
top speed
全速 quánsù
on top of
( above ) 在 ... 上面 zài ... shàngmiàn ⇒ She laid her hand on top of his. → 她把手放在他的手上。 Tā bǎ shǒu fàng zài tā de shǒu shang.
top-secret
最高机(機)密的 zuìgāo jīmì de ⇒ top-secret documents → 最高机密文件 zuìgāo jīmì wénjiàn
top priority
最优(優)先 zuì yōuxiān
from top to toe
( Brit ) 从(從)头(頭)到脚(腳) cóng tóu dào jiǎo
on the top floor
在顶(頂)楼(樓) zài dǐnglóu
from top to bottom
彻(徹)底 chèdǐ
to be or come top
独(獨)占(佔)鳌(鰲)头(頭) dúzhàn áotóu
to get to the top
( in profession etc ) 取得高层(層)地位 qǔdé gāocéng dìwèi
at full or top speed
以最高速度 yǐ zuì gāo sùdù
at the top of the list
居于(於)榜首 jū yú bǎngshǒu
off the top of my head
我估计(計) wǒ gūjì
to be/go over the top
( Brit : inf ) 过(過)分 guòfèn
to get on top of sth
( fig ) 圆(圓)满(滿)地处(處)理某事 yuánmǎn de chǔlǐ mǒushì
at the top of one's voice
扯着(著)嗓子叫喊 chězhe sǎngzi jiàohǎn
to be in good or top form
( Sport ) 处(處)于(於)良好的竞(競)技状(狀)态(態) 或 巅(巔)峰状(狀)态(態) chǔyú liánghǎo de jìngjì zhuàngtài huò diānfēng zhuàngtài
to work one's way to the top
费(費)力地一点(點)点(點)爬到高职(職) fèilì de yīdiǎndiǎn pádào gāozhí
at the top of the stairs/page/street
在楼(樓)梯顶端/页(頁)首/街道的尽(盡)头(頭) zài lóutī dǐngduān/yèshǒu/jiēdào de jìntóu
1 (noun) 
Definition
the highest point or part of anything
I came down alone from the top of the mountain.
Synonyms
peak
the snow-covered peaks of the Alps
summit
the first man to reach the summit of Mount Everest
head
crown
We stood on the crown of the hill.
height
From a height, it looks like a desert.
ridge
brow
He climbed to the brow of the hill.
crest
He reached the crest of the hill.
high point
pinnacle
He had reached the pinnacle of his career.
culmination
meridian
zenith
His career is now at its zenith.
apex
At the apex of the party was the central committee.
apogee
The campaign reached its apogee in the 1970s.
acme
the acme of cinematic art
vertex
the vertex of the triangle
Opposites
base
,
foot
,
bottom
,
underneath
,
nadir
,
underside
2 (noun) 
Bake the biscuits until the tops are lightly browned.
Synonyms
upper part
upper layer
upper surface
3 (noun) 
Definition
a lid or cap that fits on to one end of something, esp. to close it
the plastic tops from aerosol containers
Synonyms
lid
I lifted the lid to give it a quick stir.
cover
Put a polythene cover over it to protect it from dust.
cap
She unscrewed the cap of her water bottle.
cork
plug
A plug had been inserted in the drill hole.
stopper
a bottle of colourless liquid sealed with a cork stopper
bung
Pump the air out, then remove the bung.
4 (noun) 
Definition
a garment, esp. for a woman, that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips
Look at my new top.
Synonyms
t-shirt
shirt
jersey
grey jersey and trousers
jumper
You can't go wrong with a baggy jumper.
sweater
blouse
sweat shirt
5 (noun) 
Definition
the most important or successful position
The US will be at the top of the medals table.
Synonyms
first place
head
the head of the queue
peak
lead
The Social Democrats are still in the lead in the opinion polls.
highest rank
high point
The high point of this trip was a day at the races.
6 (noun) 
Definition
the loudest or highest pitch
He shouted to us at the top of his voice.
Synonyms
highest level
utmost extent
7 (noun) 
Definition
the part of a plant that is above ground
Rabbits have eaten the lettuces and the tops of the carrots.
Synonyms
shoots
leaves
stem
He cut the stem for her with his knife and handed her the flower.
stalk
A single pale blue flower grows up from each joint on a long stalk.
1 (adjective) 
Definition
at, of, or being the top
Our new flat was on the top floor.
Synonyms
highest
upper
There is a smart restaurant on the upper floor.
loftiest
furthest up
uppermost
John was on the uppermost floor of the three-storey gatehouse.
topmost
the topmost branches of a gigantic oak tree
2 (adjective) 
Definition
at, of, or being the top
He was the top student in physics.
Synonyms
leading
best
He was the best player in the world for most of the 1950s.
first
The first priority for development is to defeat inflation.
highest
greatest
lead
head
prime
Political stability is a prime concern.
finest
crowning
crack (informal)
elite
the elite troops of the President's bodyguard
superior
dominant
foremost
He was one of the world's foremost scholars.
pre-eminent
Opposites
worst
,
lowest
,
bottom
,
inferior
,
incompetent
,
inept
,
second-rate
,
amateurish
,
unranked
3 (adjective) 
Definition
at, of, or being the top
I need to have the top people in this company work together.
Synonyms
chief
Financial stress is acknowledged as a chief reason for divorce.
The job went to one of his chief rivals.
most important
principal
Their principal concern is that of winning the next election.
most powerful
highest
lead
Cossiga's reaction is the lead story in the Italian press.
head
I had the head man out from the gas company.
ruling
a ruling passion for liberty and equality
leading
Britain's future as a leading industrial nation depends on investment.
main
My main concern now is to protect the children.
commanding
prominent
a prominent member of the Law Society
notable
the notable occultist, Madame Blavatsky
sovereign
No contract can absolutely restrain a sovereign power.
eminent
an eminent public figure
high-ranking
illustrious
the most illustrious scientists of the century
4 (adjective) 
Definition
at, of, or being the top
a candlelit dinner at a top restaurant
Synonyms
prime
It was one of the City's prime locations.
best
select
a select group of French cheeses
first-class
capital (old-fashioned)
They had a capital time in London.
quality
choice
The finest array of choicest foods is to be found within their Food Hall.
excellent
We complimented him on doing an excellent job.
premier
the country's premier opera company
superb
a superb 18-hole golf course
elite
superior
He's got a superior car, and it's easy to win races that way.
top-class
A1 (informal)
top-quality
first-rate
They were dealing with a first-rate professional.
top-notch (informal)
grade A
top-grade
5 (adjective) 
Definition
at, of, or being the top
The car-ferry has a top speed of forty-two knots.
Synonyms
maximum
The maximum height for a fence here is 2 metres.
greatest
utmost
Security matters are treated with the utmost seriousness.
maximal
topmost
1 (verb) 
Definition
to be at the top of
What happens if the socialists top the poll?
Synonyms
lead
He led the country between 1949 and 1984.
head
Running a business heads the list of ambitions among interviewees.
command
the French general who commands the UN troops in the region
be at the top of
be first in
2 (verb) 
Definition
to exceed or surpass
Imports topped £10 billion last month.
Synonyms
exceed
His performance exceeded all expectations.
go beyond
surpass
He was determined to surpass the achievements of his older brothers.
cap (informal)
He always has to cap everyone else's achievements.
outstrip
In recent years demand has outstripped supply.
surmount
I realised I had to surmount the language barrier.
3 (verb) 
Definition
to put on top of (something)
To serve, top the fish with cooked leeks.
Synonyms
cover
She was soaking wet and covered with mud.
coat
Coat the fish with seasoned flour.
garnish
finish
The bowl is finished in a pearlized lustre.
crown
A rugged castle crowns the cliffs.
cap
home-made scones capped with cream
overspread
4 (verb) 
Definition
to exceed or surpass
How are you ever going to top that?
Synonyms
surpass
better
He bettered the old record of 4 minutes 24.
beat
She was as eager as her captain to beat the record.
improve on
cap
exceed
best
eclipse
The gramophone was eclipsed by the compact disc.
trump
The Socialists tried to trump this with their slogan.
go beyond
excel
Few dancers have excelled her in virtuosity.
transcend
issues like EU membership that transcend party loyalty
outstrip
In pursuing her ambition she outstripped everyone else.
outdo
Both sides have tried to outdo each other.
outshine
He outshone all the other contestants.
go one better than
Opposites
fall short of
,
fail to equal
,
not be as good as
5 (verb) 
Definition
to reach or pass the top of
As they topped the hill he saw the town in the distance.
Synonyms
reach the top of
scale
The men scaled a wall and climbed down scaffolding on the other side.
mount
She was mounting the stairs to the tower.
climb
Climbing the first hill took half an hour.
conquer
I had learned to conquer my fear of spiders.
crest
ascend
I held her hand as we ascended the steps.
surmount

idiom

See over the top

phrasal verb

See top something up

Additional synonyms

in the sense of acme
Definition
the highest point of achievement or excellence
the acme of cinematic art
Synonyms
height,
top,
crown,
summit,
peak,
climax,
crest,
optimum,
high point,
pinnacle,
culmination,
zenith,
apex,
apogee,
vertex
in the sense of apex
At the apex of the party was the central committee.
Synonyms
culmination,
top,
crown,
height,
climax,
highest point,
zenith,
apogee,
acme
in the sense of apogee
Definition
the highest point
The campaign reached its apogee in the 1970s.
Synonyms
highest point,
top,
tip,
crown,
summit,
height,
peak,
climax,
crest,
pinnacle,
culmination,
zenith,
apex,
acme,
vertex

Synonyms of 'top'

top

Explore 'top' in the dictionary

Additional synonyms

in the sense of ascend
Definition
to go or move up
I held her hand as we ascended the steps.
Synonyms
climb,
scale,
mount,
go up
in the sense of beat
Definition
to arrive, achieve, or finish before (someone or something)
She was as eager as her captain to beat the record.
Synonyms
exceed,
best,
top,
cap (informal),
eclipse,
surpass,
transcend,
outdo,
go one better than (informal),
put in the shade
in the sense of best
Definition
most excellent of a particular group, category, etc.
He was the best player in the world for most of the 1950s.
Synonyms
finest,
leading,
top,
chief,
supreme,
principal,
first,
foremost,
superlative,
pre-eminent,
unsurpassed,
most accomplished,
most skilful,
most excellent,
golden,
outstanding
in the sense of better
He bettered the old record of 4 minutes 24.
Synonyms
beat,
top,
exceed,
excel,
surpass,
outstrip,
outdo,
trump,
improve on or upon,
cap (informal)
in the sense of brow
Definition
the jutting top of a hill
He climbed to the brow of the hill.
Synonyms
top,
summit,
peak,
edge,
tip,
crown,
verge,
brink,
rim,
crest,
brim
in the sense of bung
Definition
a stopper, esp. of cork or rubber, used to close something such as a cask or flask
Pump the air out, then remove the bung.
Synonyms
stopper,
top,
cap,
seal,
cork,
plug,
spigot,
stopple
in the sense of cap
Definition
a small flat lid
She unscrewed the cap of her water bottle.
Synonyms
lid,
cork,
stopper,
cover
in the sense of cap
Definition
to outdo or excel
He always has to cap everyone else's achievements.
Synonyms
beat,
top,
better,
exceed,
eclipse,
lick (informal),
surpass,
transcend,
outstrip,
outdo,
run rings around (informal),
put in the shade,
overtop
in the sense of cap
Definition
to cover or top with something
home-made scones capped with cream
Synonyms
top,
cover,
crown
in the sense of capital
Definition
excellent or first-rate
They had a capital time in London.
Synonyms
first-rate,
fine,
excellent,
superb,
sterling,
splendid,
world-class

Additional synonyms

in the sense of choice
Definition
of high quality
The finest array of choicest foods is to be found within their Food Hall.
Synonyms
best,
bad (slang),
special,
prime,
nice,
prize,
select,
excellent,
elect,
crucial (slang),
exclusive,
elite,
superior,
exquisite,
def (slang),
sick (slang),
booshit (Australian, slang),
exo (Australian, slang),
sik (Australian, slang),
hand-picked,
dainty,
rad (informal),
phat (slang),
schmick (Australian, informal)
in the sense of climb
Definition
to go up or ascend (stairs, a mountain, etc.)
Climbing the first hill took half an hour.
Synonyms
ascend,
scale,
mount,
go up,
clamber,
shin up
in the sense of coat
Definition
to cover with a layer
Coat the fish with seasoned flour.
Synonyms
cover,
spread,
plaster,
smear
in the sense of command
Definition
to have authority over
the French general who commands the UN troops in the region
Synonyms
have authority over,
lead,
head,
control,
rule,
manage,
handle,
dominate,
govern,
administer,
supervise,
be in charge of,
reign over
in the sense of conquer
Definition
to overcome (a difficulty or feeling)
I had learned to conquer my fear of spiders.
Synonyms
overcome,
beat,
defeat,
master,
rise above,
overpower,
get the better of,
surmount,
best
in the sense of crest
Definition
the top of a mountain, hill, or wave
He reached the crest of the hill.
Synonyms
top,
summit,
peak,
ridge,
highest point,
pinnacle,
apex,
head,
crown,
height
in the sense of crown
Definition
the highest or central point of something arched or curved
We stood on the crown of the hill.
Synonyms
high point,
head,
top,
tip,
summit,
crest,
pinnacle,
apex
in the sense of crown
Definition
to form the topmost part of
A rugged castle crowns the cliffs.
Synonyms
top,
cap,
be on top of,
surmount (formal)
in the sense of culmination
Synonyms
peak,
top,
crown,
summit,
height,
perfection,
pinnacle,
zenith,
apex,
apogee,
acme,
punch line,
ne plus ultra,
crowning touch
in the sense of eclipse
Definition
to overshadow or surpass
The gramophone was eclipsed by the compact disc.
Synonyms
surpass,
exceed,
overshadow,
excel,
transcend,
outdo,
outclass,
outshine,
leave or put in the shade (informal)

Additional synonyms

in the sense of elite
the elite troops of the President's bodyguard
Synonyms
leading,
best,
finest,
pick,
choice,
selected,
elect,
crack (slang),
supreme,
exclusive,
privileged,
first-class,
foremost,
first-rate,
pre-eminent,
most excellent
in the sense of eminent
Definition
well-known and well-respected
an eminent public figure
Synonyms
prominent,
high,
great,
important,
noted,
respected,
grand,
famous,
celebrated,
outstanding,
distinguished,
well-known,
superior,
esteemed,
notable,
renowned,
prestigious,
elevated,
paramount,
big-time (informal),
foremost,
high-ranking,
conspicuous,
illustrious,
major league (informal),
exalted,
noteworthy,
pre-eminent
in the sense of excel
Definition
to be better than
Few dancers have excelled her in virtuosity.
Synonyms
be superior,
better,
pass,
eclipse,
beat,
top,
cap (informal),
exceed,
go beyond,
surpass,
transcend,
outdo,
outshine,
surmount,
run rings around (informal),
put in the shade (informal),
outrival
in the sense of excellent
Definition
exceptionally good
We complimented him on doing an excellent job.
Synonyms
outstanding,
good,
great (informal),
fine,
prime,
capital,
noted,
choice,
champion,
cool (informal),
select,
brilliant,
very good,
cracking (British, informal),
crucial (slang),
mean (slang),
superb,
distinguished,
fantastic (informal),
magnificent,
superior,
sterling,
worthy,
first-class,
marvellous,
exceptional,
terrific (informal),
splendid,
notable,
mega (slang),
topping (British, slang),
sovereign,
dope (slang),
sick (slang),
world-class,
exquisite,
admirable,
exemplary,
wicked (slang),
first-rate,
def (slang),
superlative,
top-notch (informal),
brill (informal),
nang (British, slang),
pre-eminent,
meritorious,
estimable,
tiptop,
bodacious (slang, US),
boffo (slang),
the dog's bollocks (taboo, slang),
jim-dandy (slang),
A1 or A-one (informal),
bitchin' (US, slang),
chillin' (US, slang),
booshit (Australian, slang),
exo (Australian, slang),
sik (Australian, slang),
rad (informal),
phat (slang),
schmick (Australian, informal),
beaut (informal),
barrie (Scottish, slang),
belting (British, slang),
pearler (Australian, slang),
bakgat (South Africa)
in the sense of finish
Definition
to put a particular surface texture on (wood, cloth, or metal)
The bowl is finished in a pearlized lustre.
Synonyms
coat,
polish,
stain,
texture,
wax,
varnish,
gild,
veneer,
lacquer,
smooth off,
face
in the sense of first
Definition
rated, graded, or ranked above all other levels
The first priority for development is to defeat inflation.
Synonyms
foremost,
highest,
greatest,
leading,
head,
ruling,
chief,
prime,
supreme,
principal,
paramount,
overriding,
pre-eminent
in the sense of first-rate
Definition
of the best quality
They were dealing with a first-rate professional.
Synonyms
excellent,
outstanding,
first class,
exceptional,
mean (slang),
topping (British, slang),
top,
tops (slang),
prime,
cool (informal),
crack (slang),
cracking (British, informal),
crucial (slang),
exclusive,
superb,
mega (slang),
sovereign,
dope (slang),
sick (slang),
world-class,
admirable,
wicked (slang),
def (slang),
superlative,
second to none,
top-notch (informal),
brill (informal),
tiptop,
bodacious (slang, US),
boffo (slang),
the dog's bollocks (taboo, slang),
jim-dandy (slang),
A1 or A-one (informal),
bitchin' (US, slang),
chillin' (US, slang),
booshit (Australian, slang),
exo (Australian, slang),
sik (Australian, slang),
rad (informal),
phat (slang),
schmick (Australian, informal)
in the sense of foremost
Definition
first in time, place, or importance
He was one of the world's foremost scholars.
Synonyms
leading,
best,
first,
top,
highest,
front,
chief,
prime,
primary,
supreme,
initial,
most important,
principal,
paramount,
inaugural,
pre-eminent,
headmost
in the sense of head
Definition
the most forward part of a thing
the head of the queue
Synonyms
front,
beginning,
top,
first place,
fore,
forefront
in the sense of head
I had the head man out from the gas company.
Synonyms
chief,
main,
leading,
first,
highest,
front,
prime,
premier,
supreme,
principal,
arch,
foremost,
pre-eminent,
topmost

Additional synonyms

in the sense of head
Definition
to be at the front or top of
Running a business heads the list of ambitions among interviewees.
Synonyms
top,
lead,
crown,
cap
in the sense of height
Definition
the topmost point
From a height, it looks like a desert.
Synonyms
peak,
top,
hill,
mountain,
crown,
summit,
crest,
pinnacle,
elevation,
apex,
apogee,
vertex
in the sense of high point
The high point of this trip was a day at the races.
Synonyms
highlight,
peak,
climax,
best part,
focal point,
high spot,
memorable part
in the sense of illustrious
Definition
famous and distinguished
the most illustrious scientists of the century
Synonyms
famous,
great,
noted,
celebrated,
signal,
brilliant,
remarkable,
distinguished,
prominent,
glorious,
noble,
splendid,
notable,
renowned,
eminent,
famed,
exalted
in the sense of jersey
Definition
a knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
grey jersey and trousers
Synonyms
jumper,
sweater,
woolly,
pullover
in the sense of jumper
Definition
a knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
You can't go wrong with a baggy jumper.
Synonyms
sweater,
top,
jersey,
cardigan,
woolly,
pullover
in the sense of main
Definition
chief or principal
My main concern now is to protect the children.
Synonyms
chief,
leading,
major,
prime,
head,
special,
central,
particular,
necessary,
essential,
premier,
primary,
vital,
critical,
crucial,
supreme,
outstanding,
principal,
cardinal,
paramount,
foremost,
predominant,
pre-eminent,
must-have
in the sense of mount
Definition
to climb or ascend
She was mounting the stairs to the tower.
Synonyms
ascend,
scale,
climb (up),
go up,
clamber up,
make your way up,
escalade
in the sense of notable
the notable occultist, Madame Blavatsky
Synonyms
prominent,
famous,
celebrated,
distinguished,
well-known,
notorious,
renowned,
eminent,
pre-eminent
in the sense of outdo
Definition
to be more successful or better than (someone or something) in performance
Both sides have tried to outdo each other.
Synonyms
surpass,
best,
top,
beat,
overcome,
exceed,
eclipse,
overshadow,
excel,
transcend,
outstrip,
get the better of,
outclass,
outshine,
tower above,
outsmart,
outmanoeuvre,
go one better than (informal),
run rings around (informal),
outfox,
outdistance,
be one up on,
score points off,
put in the shade,
outjockey

Additional synonyms

in the sense of outshine
Definition
to be better than (someone) at something
He outshone all the other contestants.
Synonyms
outclass,
beat,
eclipse,
overshadow,
surpass,
top,
outstrip,
upstage,
outdo,
be superior to,
leave standing (informal),
be a cut above (informal),
be head and shoulders above,
run rings around (informal),
leave or put in the shade
in the sense of outstrip
Definition
to surpass (someone) in a particular activity
In recent years demand has outstripped supply.
Synonyms
exceed,
eclipse,
overtake,
top,
cap (informal),
go beyond,
surpass,
outdo
in the sense of outstrip
Definition
to surpass (someone) in a particular activity
In pursuing her ambition she outstripped everyone else.
Synonyms
surpass,
beat,
leave behind,
eclipse,
overtake,
best,
top,
better,
overshadow,
outdo,
outclass,
outperform,
outshine,
leave standing (informal),
tower above,
get ahead of,
go one better than (informal),
run rings around,
knock spots off (informal),
put in the shade
in the sense of pinnacle
Definition
the highest point of fame or success
He had reached the pinnacle of his career.
Synonyms
height,
top,
crown,
crest,
meridian,
zenith,
apex,
apogee,
acme,
vertex
in the sense of plug
Definition
an object used to block up holes or waste pipes
A plug had been inserted in the drill hole.
Synonyms
stopper,
cork,
bung,
spigot,
stopple
in the sense of premier
Definition
first in importance or rank
the country's premier opera company
Synonyms
chief,
leading,
top,
first,
highest,
head,
main,
prime,
primary,
principal,
arch,
foremost
in the sense of principal
Definition
first in importance, rank, or value
Their principal concern is that of winning the next election.
Synonyms
main,
leading,
chief,
prime,
first,
highest,
controlling,
strongest,
capital,
key,
essential,
primary,
most important,
dominant,
arch,
cardinal,
paramount,
foremost,
pre-eminent
in the sense of prominent
Definition
widely known
a prominent member of the Law Society
Synonyms
famous,
leading,
top,
chief,
important,
main,
noted,
popular,
respected,
celebrated,
outstanding,
distinguished,
well-known,
notable,
renowned,
big-time (informal),
foremost,
eminent,
major league (informal),
pre-eminent,
well-thought-of
in the sense of ruling
Definition
predominant
a ruling passion for liberty and equality
Synonyms
predominant,
dominant,
prevailing,
preponderant,
chief,
main,
current,
supreme,
principal,
prevalent,
pre-eminent,
regnant
in the sense of scale
Definition
to climb to the top of (an object or height)
The men scaled a wall and climbed down scaffolding on the other side.
Synonyms
climb up,
mount,
go up,
ascend,
surmount,
scramble up,
clamber up,
shin up,
escalade

Additional synonyms

in the sense of select
Definition
chosen in preference to others
a select group of French cheeses
Synonyms
choice,
special,
prime,
picked,
selected,
excellent,
rare,
superior,
first-class,
posh (informal, British),
first-rate,
hand-picked,
top-notch (informal),
recherché
in the sense of sovereign
Definition
supreme in rank or authority
No contract can absolutely restrain a sovereign power.
Synonyms
supreme,
ruling,
absolute,
chief,
royal,
principal,
dominant,
imperial,
unlimited,
paramount,
regal,
predominant,
monarchal,
kingly or queenly
in the sense of stalk
Definition
a stem that joins a leaf or flower to the main stem of a plant
A single pale blue flower grows up from each joint on a long stalk.
Synonyms
stem,
shoot,
branch,
stock,
trunk,
peduncle
in the sense of stem
Definition
a stalk that bears a flower, fruit, or leaf
He cut the stem for her with his knife and handed her the flower.
Synonyms
stalk,
branch,
trunk,
shoot,
stock,
axis,
peduncle
in the sense of stopper
Definition
a plug for closing a bottle, pipe, etc.
a bottle of colourless liquid sealed with a cork stopper
Synonyms
cork,
top,
cap,
plug,
lid,
bung
in the sense of summit
Definition
the highest point or part of a mountain or hill
the first man to reach the summit of Mount Everest
Synonyms
peak,
top,
tip,
pinnacle,
apex,
head,
crown,
crest
in the sense of superb
Definition
extremely good or impressive
a superb 18-hole golf course
Synonyms
splendid (old-fashioned),
excellent,
magnificent,
topping (British, old-fashioned),
fine,
choice,
grand,
superior,
divine (informal),
marvellous,
gorgeous,
mega (slang),
sick (slang),
awesome (slang),
world-class,
exquisite,
breathtaking,
first-rate,
superlative (formal),
unrivalled,
brill (informal),
bodacious (slang, US),
boffo (slang),
splendiferous (facetious),
of the first water (rare),
chillin' (US, slang),
booshit (Australian, slang),
exo (Australian, slang),
sik (Australian, slang),
rad (informal),
phat (slang),
schmick (Australian, informal),
beaut (informal),
barrie (Scottish, slang),
belting (British, slang),
pearler (Australian, slang)
in the sense of superior
Definition
of very high quality or respectability
He's got a superior car, and it's easy to win races that way.
Synonyms
first-class,
excellent,
first-rate,
good,
fine,
choice,
exclusive,
distinguished,
exceptional,
world-class,
good quality,
admirable,
high-class,
high-calibre,
de luxe,
of the first order,
sick (slang),
booshit (Australian, slang),
exo (Australian, slang),
sik (Australian, slang),
rad (informal),
phat (slang),
schmick (Australian, informal)
in the sense of surmount
Definition
to overcome (a problem)
I realised I had to surmount the language barrier.
Synonyms
overcome,
master,
conquer,
pass,
exceed,
surpass,
overpower,
triumph over,
vanquish (literary),
prevail over
in the sense of topmost
Definition
at or nearest the top
the topmost branches of a gigantic oak tree
Synonyms
highest,
top,
supreme,
upper,
loftiest,
uppermost

Additional synonyms

in the sense of transcend
Definition
to overcome or be superior to
issues like EU membership that transcend party loyalty
Synonyms
surpass,
exceed,
go beyond,
rise above,
leave behind,
eclipse,
excel,
outstrip,
outdo,
outshine,
overstep,
go above,
leave in the shade (informal),
outrival,
outvie
in the sense of trump
Definition
to outdo or surpass
The Socialists tried to trump this with their slogan.
Synonyms
outdo,
top,
cap (informal),
surpass,
score points off,
excel
in the sense of upper
Definition
higher or highest in physical position, wealth, rank, or status
There is a smart restaurant on the upper floor.
Synonyms
topmost,
top
in the sense of uppermost
Definition
highest in position, power, or importance
John was on the uppermost floor of the three-storey gatehouse.
Synonyms
top,
highest,
topmost,
upmost,
loftiest,
most elevated
in the sense of utmost
Definition
of the greatest possible degree or amount
Security matters are treated with the utmost seriousness.
Synonyms
greatest,
highest,
maximum,
supreme,
extreme,
paramount,
pre-eminent
in the sense of vertex
Definition
the highest point
the vertex of the triangle
Synonyms
top,
crown,
summit,
pinnacle,
apex,
height,
crest,
culmination,
zenith,
extremity,
apogee,
acme
in the sense of zenith
Definition
the highest or most successful point of anything
His career is now at its zenith.
Synonyms
height,
summit,
peak,
top,
climax,
crest,
high point,
pinnacle,
meridian,
apex,
high noon,
apogee,
acme,
vertex

All related terms of 'top'

top brass
important person, VIPs, bigwigs, top people, big shots
over the top
excessive, too much, going too far, inordinate, over the limit
blow your top
lose your temper, explode, blow up, lose it, see red
top something up
fill (up), refresh, recharge, refill, replenish
on top of the world
overjoyed, happy, ecstatic, elated, over the moon
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