Top (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point; "A star tops the Christmas Tree".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

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Meaning ²

Be the culminating event; "The speech crowned the meeting".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

• The firework display topped off the night's festivities with a grand finale.
• Her award capped off a successful career as a renowned artist.
• The concert was the crowning moment of their month-long tour.
• The surprise party topped off an unforgettable birthday celebration.
• The stunning view from the summit topped off an already invigorating hike.

Synonyms

• Crown

Hypernyms

• Culminate

Meaning ³

Pass by, over, or under without making contact; "the balloon cleared the tree tops".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

• Clear

Hypernyms

• Pass
• Overhaul

Hyponyms

• Hop

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Meaning ⁴

Be superior or better than some standard; "She exceeded our expectations"; "She topped her performance of last year".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Examples

• The company's annual profits topped last year's totals by a significant margin.
• She really topped her performance of last year with her Oscar-winning role.
• This new smartphone model is expected to top all its predecessors in terms of storage capacity.
• His latest novel topped the bestseller list in its first week of release.
• The new chef's unique recipe topped the competitor's dish in the culinary competition.

Synonyms

• Pass
• Transcend
• Exceed
• Overstep
• Go Past

Hypernyms

• Excel
• Stand Out
• Surpass

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Meaning ⁵

Provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure); "the towers were topped with conical roofs".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Examples

• The new football stadium was topped with an impressive domed roof for a more modern look.
• The designer chose a sleek glass cover to top the rooftop bar and restaurant.
• The recently constructed skyscraper was topped with a large broadcasting antenna.
• The building was topped with a flat concrete roof to provide space for a rooftop garden.
• The church spire was topped with a delicate golden cross that shone brightly in sunlight.

Synonyms

• Top Out

Hypernyms

• Render
• Provide
• Furnish

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Meaning ⁶

Cut the top off; "top trees and bushes".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

• Cut the top off the bottle to make a vase.
• The gardener will top those trees and bushes to keep them from obstructing the power lines.
• To even out the growth, you have to top the plant regularly.
• Top the weed with a mulch to prevent it from growing back.
• The landscape designer recommended topping the large shrubs to fit the desired aesthetic.

Synonyms

• Pinch

Hypernyms

• Clip
• Crop
• Dress
• Trim
• Cut Back
• Lop
• Prune

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Meaning ⁷

Finish up or conclude; "They topped off their dinner with a cognac"; "top the evening with champagne".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Top Off

Hypernyms

• Finish

Meaning ⁸

Reach or ascend the top of; "The hikers topped the mountain just before noon".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Hypernyms

• Attain
• Make
• Hit
• Arrive At
• Gain

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Meaning ⁹

Be ahead of others; be the first; "she topped her class every year".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

• Lead

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Meaning ¹⁰

Strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin.

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Related Words

• Top (noun)