Definition (noun) the upper part of anything
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the mower cuts off the tops of the grass
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the title should be written at the top of the first page
Definition (noun) the highest or uppermost side of anything
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put your books on top of the desk
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only the top side of the box was painted
Definition (noun) the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
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the view from the peak was magnificent
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they clambered to the tip of Monadnock
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the region is a few molecules wide at the summit
Definition (noun) the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat
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a relief pitcher took over in the top of the fifth
Definition (noun) the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
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his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty
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the artist's gifts are at their acme
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at the height of her career
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the peak of perfection
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summer was at its peak
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...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame
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the summit of his ambition
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so many highest superlatives achieved by man
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at the top of his profession
Definition (noun) the greatest possible intensity
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he screamed at the top of his lungs
Definition (noun) platform surrounding the head of a lower mast
Definition (noun) a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin
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he got a bright red top and string for his birthday
Definition (noun) covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
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he removed the top of the carton
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he couldn't get the top off of the bottle
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put the cover back on the kettle
Definition (noun) a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips
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he stared as she buttoned her top
Definition (noun) a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance
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he was afraid of a fire in the circus tent
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they had the big top up in less than an hour
Definition (verb) be superior or better than some standard
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She exceeded our expectations
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She topped her performance of last year
Definition (verb) pass by, over, or under without making contact
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the balloon cleared the tree tops
Definition (verb) be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point
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A star tops the Christmas Tree
Definition (verb) be ahead of others; be the first
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she topped her class every year
Definition (verb) provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure)
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the towers were topped with conical roofs
Definition (verb) reach or ascend the top of
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The hikers topped the mountain just before noon
Definition (verb) strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin
Definition (verb) cut the top off
Definition (verb) be the culminating event
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The speech crowned the meeting
Definition (verb) finish up or conclude
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They topped off their dinner with a cognac
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top the evening with champagne
Definition (adj) situated at the top or highest position