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[ tɒp ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

of a list

The highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something.

Synonyms

crest, peak, pinnacle, summit

Examples of usage

  • This is the top floor of the building.
  • The mountain top was covered in snow.
  • She reached the top of her career.
Context #2 | Noun

clothing

A garment covering the upper part of the body.

Synonyms

blouse, shirt

Examples of usage

  • She wore a red top with jeans.
  • He prefers to wear tops rather than shirts.
Context #3 | Verb

reach the highest point

To reach or exceed the highest point or level of something.

Synonyms

beat, exceed, surpass

Examples of usage

  • The team aims to top their previous score.
  • The song topped the charts for weeks.

Translations

Translations of the word "top" in other languages:

🇵🇹 topo

🇮🇳 शीर्ष (shīrṣ)

🇩🇪 Spitze

🇮🇩 puncak

🇺🇦 верхівка

🇵🇱 szczyt

🇯🇵 頂点 (chōten)

🇫🇷 sommet

🇪🇸 cima

🇹🇷 zirve

🇰🇷 정상 (jeongsang)

🇸🇦 قمة (qimma)

🇨🇿 vrchol

🇸🇰 vrchol

🇨🇳 顶部 (dǐngbù)

🇸🇮 vrh

🇮🇸 toppur

🇰🇿 шың (shyñ)

🇬🇪 ტოპი (ṭopi)

🇦🇿 zirvə

🇲🇽 cima

Etymology

The word 'top' originated from the Old English word 'topp', which meant 'summit, peak'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to refer to the highest point or part of something. Over time, the word has also come to be used in various contexts, such as clothing and reaching the highest point in a competition or ranking.

See also: atop, toper, topic, topmost, topping, topple.

Word Frequency Rank

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