Topped: meaning, definitions and examples
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topped
[ tษpt ]
degree or level
Topped is the past tense of the verb 'top,' which means to reach the highest point of something or to exceed a specified amount. It can also refer to placing something on the uppermost layer or surface of another object.
Synonyms
outshone, overcame, surpassed.
Examples of usage
- She topped the cake with fresh strawberries.
- He topped the charts for three consecutive weeks.
- They topped the hill and enjoyed the view.
completion or finishing
In another context, 'topped' can refer to completing or finishing something, usually in a way that signifies superiority or excellence. This usage often implies that the action or item is the best among others.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She topped her last performance with an award.
- He topped off the event with a spectacular fireworks display.
- The book was topped with critical acclaim.
Translations
Translations of the word "topped" in other languages:
๐ต๐น coberto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเฅเคฐเฅเคทเคฟเคค
๐ฉ๐ช bedeckt
๐ฎ๐ฉ ditutupi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะบัะธัะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ przykryty
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฆใใใ
๐ซ๐ท couvrant
๐ช๐ธ cubierto
๐น๐ท kaplanmฤฑล
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฎ์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุบุทู
๐จ๐ฟ pokrytรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ zakrytรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฆ็็
๐ธ๐ฎ pokrit
๐ฎ๐ธ รพakiรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะฑัะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแคแแ แฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รถrtรผlmรผล
๐ฒ๐ฝ cubierto
Etymology
The word 'top' comes from Old English 'topp,' meaning 'the highest part or point.' Its etymology traces back to Proto-Germanic and further to Proto-Indo-European roots denoting the highest place or summit. The verb form of 'top' emerged in Middle English as 'toppen,' which translated the act of reaching the uppermost part. Over time, topped has evolved into its past tense form, maintaining the connotation of elevation or superiority. As language evolved, 'top' began to adopt various uses in phrases, allowing it to expand into metaphorical meanings, such as topping the list or topping off a meal with dessert.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #10,724, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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