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topper

 

[ ˈtɒpər ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

objects, people

A topper is an object that is placed on top of something else. It can refer to a decorative item or a person who excels in a particular field.

Synonyms

achiever, crown, decorator, exemplar

Examples of usage

  • She placed a beautiful flower topper on the cake.
  • He was the topper of his class in school.
  • The Christmas tree had a shining star topper.
  • They are looking for a good topper for their new car.
Context #2 | Verb

actions

To topper means to add something to the top of an item or to surpass someone in performance or achievement.

Synonyms

crown, exceed, surpass

Examples of usage

  • She decided to topper her ice cream with sprinkles.
  • He always tries to topper his previous scores in games.
  • Don't forget to topper your presentation with a strong conclusion.

Translations

Translations of the word "topper" in other languages:

🇵🇹 topper

🇮🇳 टॉपर

🇩🇪 Bester

🇮🇩 pemenang

🇺🇦 топер

🇵🇱 najlepszy uczeń

🇯🇵 トップ

🇫🇷 meilleur élève

🇪🇸 mejor estudiante

🇹🇷 en iyi öğrenci

🇰🇷 최고 학생

🇸🇦 الأفضل

🇨🇿 nejlepší student

🇸🇰 najlepší študent

🇨🇳 优秀学生

🇸🇮 najboljši učenec

🇮🇸 bestu nemendur

🇰🇿 ең жақсы оқушы

🇬🇪 საუკეთესო მოსწავლე

🇦🇿 ən yaxşı şagird

🇲🇽 mejor estudiante

Etymology

The word 'topper' originates from the English word 'top', which has roots in Middle English 'tope' (meaning 'the highest part'). The suffix '-er' denotes one who performs a specified action or possesses a quality. In its various usages, 'topper' evolved over time through compound forms and adaptions in different dialects. Initially used in the context of objects, such as decorations placed atop cakes, it later expanded to include its application in academic contexts, describing individuals who achieve the best results. In contemporary language, it conveys both a literal and metaphorical sense of being 'on top' or at the peak of performance.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,026, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.