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Adjective
  1. Situated at the top or highest position (synset 302449153)
    "the top shelf"
    also:
    • best - (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities
    • high - (literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high')
    similar to:
Noun
  1. The upper part of anything (synset 108681598)
    "the mower cuts off the tops of the grass"; "the title should be written at the top of the first page"
    is a type of: part, region - the extended spatial location of something
    subtypes:
    • cap, capital, chapiter - the upper part of a column that supports the entablature
    • masthead - the head or top of a mast
    • crown - the part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel
    • head - the top of something
    • crown, treetop - the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant
  2. The highest or uppermost side of anything (synset 108681092)
    "put your books on top of the desk"; "only the top side of the box was painted"
    is a type of: face, side - a surface forming part of the outside of an object
    subtypes:
    same as: top side, upper side, upside
  3. The top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill) (synset 108635538)
    "the view from the peak was magnificent"; "they clambered to the tip of Monadnock"; "the region is a few molecules wide at the summit"
    is a type of: place, spot, topographic point - a point located with respect to surface features of some region
    subtypes:
    same as: crest, crown, peak, summit, tip
  4. The first half of an inning;
    While the visiting team is at bat (synset 115280833)
    "a relief pitcher took over in the top of the fifth"
    is a type of: bout, round, turn - (sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive
    is a part of: frame, inning - (baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat
    same as: top of the inning
  5. The highest level or degree attainable;
    The highest stage of development (synset 113963489)
    "his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty"; "the artist's gifts are at their acme"; "at the height of her career"; "the peak of perfection"; "summer was at its peak"; "...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame"; "the summit of his ambition"; "so many highest superlatives achieved by man"; "at the top of his profession"
    is a type of: degree, level, point, stage - a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
    same as: acme, elevation, height, meridian, peak, pinnacle, summit, superlative, tiptop
  6. The greatest possible intensity (synset 105044772)
    "he screamed at the top of his lungs"
    is a type of: intensity, intensiveness - high level or degree; the property of being intense
  7. Platform surrounding the head of a lower mast (synset 104461811)
    is a type of: platform - a raised horizontal surface
    is a part of: ship - a vessel that carries passengers or freight
  8. A conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin (synset 104461511)
    "he got a bright red top and string for his birthday"
    is a type of: plaything, toy - an artifact designed to be played with
    subtypes:
    same as: spinning top, teetotum, whirligig
  9. Covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container) (synset 104461181)
    "he removed the top of the carton"; "he couldn't get the top off of the bottle"; "put the cover back on the kettle"
    is a type of: covering - an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
    subtypes:
    • cap - a top (as for a bottle)
    • lid - a movable top or cover (hinged or separate) for closing the opening at the top of a box, chest, jar, pan, etc.
    • manhole cover - a flush iron cover for a manhole (as in a street)
    • screwtop - the top of a container that must be screwed off and on
    same as: cover
  10. A garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips (synset 104460937)
    "he stared as she buttoned her top"
    is a type of: woman's clothing - clothing that is designed for women to wear
    subtypes:
    • blouse - a top worn by women
    • bodice - part of a dress above the waist
    • bustier - a close-fitting and strapless top without sleeves that is worn by women either as lingerie or for evening dress
    • halter - a woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered
  11. A canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance (synset 103039237)
    "he was afraid of a fire in the circus tent"; "they had the big top up in less than an hour"
    is a type of: canvas, canvas tent, canvass - a tent made of canvas fabric
    is a part of: circus - an arena consisting of an oval or circular area enclosed by tiers of seats and usually covered by a tent
    same as: big top, circus tent, round top
Verb
  1. Be superior or better than some standard (synset 202674870)
    "She exceeded our expectations"; "She topped her performance of last year"
    is a type of: excel, stand out, surpass - distinguish oneself
    same as: exceed, go past, overstep, pass, transcend
  2. Pass by, over, or under without making contact (synset 202085425)
    "the balloon cleared the tree tops"
    is a type of: overhaul, overtake, pass - travel past
    subtypes: hop - jump across
    same as: clear
  3. Be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point (synset 202697564)
    "A star tops the Christmas Tree"
    is a type of: lie - be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
  4. Be ahead of others;
    Be the first (synset 202693227)
    "she topped her class every year"
    entail: compete, contend, vie - compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
    same as: lead
  5. Provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure) (synset 202365496)
    "the towers were topped with conical roofs"
    is a type of: furnish, provide, render, supply - give something useful or necessary to
    same as: top out
  6. Reach or ascend the top of (synset 202025228)
    "The hikers topped the mountain just before noon"
    is a type of: arrive at, attain, gain, hit, make, reach - reach a destination, either real or abstract
  7. Strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin (synset 201409551)
    is a type of: hit - cause to move by striking
  8. Cut the top off (synset 201324169)
    "top trees and bushes"
    is a type of: clip, crop, cut back, dress, lop, prune, snip, trim - cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
    subtypes: tail - remove the stalk of fruits or berries
    same as: pinch
  9. Be the culminating event (synset 200486822)
    "The speech crowned the meeting"
    is a type of: climax, culminate - end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage
    same as: crown
  10. Finish up or conclude (synset 200485643)
    "They topped off their dinner with a cognac"; "top the evening with champagne"
    is a type of: complete, finish - come or bring to a finish or an end
    same as: top off

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