Top Definition
top
adjective
- situated at the top or highest position; "the top shelf"
noun
- 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"
- the highest or uppermost side of anything; "put your books on top of the desk"; "only the top side of the box was painted"
- the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill); "the view from the peak was magnificent"; "they clambered to the tip of Monadnock"; "the region is a few molecules wide at the summit"
- the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat; "a relief pitcher took over in the top of the fifth"
- the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development; "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"
- the greatest possible intensity; "he screamed at the top of his lungs"
- platform surrounding the head of a lower mast
- 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"
- 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"; "put the cover back on the kettle"
- a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips; "he stared as she buttoned her top"
- a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance; "he was afraid of a fire in the circus tent"; "they had the big top up in less than an hour"
verb
- be superior or better than some standard; "She exceeded our expectations"; "She topped her performance of last year"
- pass by, over, or under without making contact; "the balloon cleared the tree tops"
- be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point; "A star tops the Christmas Tree"
- be ahead of others; be the first; "she topped her class every year"
- provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure); "the towers were topped with conical roofs"
- reach or ascend the top of; "The hikers topped the mountain just before noon"
- strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin
- cut the top off; "top trees and bushes"
- be the culminating event; "The speech crowned the meeting"
- finish up or conclude; "They topped off their dinner with a cognac"; "top the evening with champagne"
"Top" in song lyrics
See how top is used in real songs:
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"Aiyo, Lighter Shade, we headed straight to the top"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Franky Botts, Lighter Shade, Molly-Q — Let it Bang -
"Rollin' two deep as I drop the top"
2 Live Crew — Coolin' -
"Stick from the bottom, stick from the top"
2 Live Crew — Shake a Lil' Somethin'
Words that rhyme with top
Usage tips for "top"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "top" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for top to find words that pair well.