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Definition top in British English

top noun

noun
/tɒp/
1

the highest place, point, part, or surface of something

Example

We could see mountain tops in the distance.

Example

I left my purse at the top of the stairs.

Example

Our cat had climbed to the very top of the tree.

Example

We reached the top of the hill and looked down.

Example

He sprinkled sugar on top of the cake.

Synonyms and related words
apex back back end
Example

You need to wipe down the table tops.

Synonyms and related words
caster castor drawer
2

the highest status within a group or organization, or the person in this position

Example

She started as an administrative assistant and worked her way to the top.

Example

He was a man of forty-five, at the top of his profession.

Synonyms and related words
paygrade walk of life status
3

a lid or cover for a container

Example

I've lost the top off my shampoo bottle.

Synonyms and related words
bung cap compartment
3.1

a cover for a pen

Synonyms and related words
ballpoint Biro cartridge
4

a piece of clothing that covers the upper part of your body

Example

This shop stocks a whole range of tops.

Example

his pyjama top

5

the part of something such as a street that is furthest away from you

Example

They've bought a new house at the top of our road.

Synonyms and related words
apex back back end
6

a child's toy that spins around on a point

Synonyms and related words
action figure balloon beanbag
7

the leaves on some vegetables, for example onions

Synonyms and related words
cob eye flesh
8

the beginning of an activity, especially a performance of something

Example

Let's take it from the top of the second act.

Synonyms and related words
bill curtain call encore
8.1

in baseball, the first half of an inning

Synonyms and related words
balk ballpark base
9

used just before giving a high five

Definition top in British English

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