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1.
situated at the top or highest position
the top shelf
'top' - used as a noun
2.
the upper part of anything
the mower cuts off the tops of the grass
the title should be written at the top of the first page
3.
the highest or uppermost side of anything
put your books on top of the desk
only the top side of the box was painted
4.
the top point of a mountain or hill
5.
the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat
a relief pitcher took over in the top of the fifth
6.
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
at the top of his profession
7.
the greatest possible intensity
he screamed at the top of his lungs
8.
platform surrounding the head of a lower mast
9.
a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin
he got a bright red top and string for his birthday
10.
covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
he removed the top of the carton
he couldn't get the top off of the bottle
11.
a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips
he stared as she buttoned her top
12.
a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance
they had the big top up in less than an hour
'top' - used as a verb
13.
go beyond
She topped her performance of last year
14.
pass by, over, or under without making contact
the balloon cleared the tree tops
15.
be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point
A star tops the Christmas Tree
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be ahead of others; be the first
she topped her class every year
17.
provide with a top
the towers were topped with conical roofs
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reach or ascend the top of
The hikers topped the mountain just before noon
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strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin
20.
cut the top off
top trees and bushes
21.
be the culminating event
22.
finish up or conclude
They topped off their dinner with a cognac
top the evening with champagne
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derived forms
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1. Top / Plural
tops
2. Top / Past
topped
3. Top / Third Person
tops
4. Top / Present Participle
topping
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