top
The highest place or part of something.
The highest point, level, or surface of something.
The best person or thing in a group.
A person or thing that is best in rank, quality, or importance.
To be more than a number, level, or other thing.
To be higher than, exceed, or surpass in amount, level, or quality.
A toy that turns quickly around when you push it with your hand.
A toy that spins rapidly on a point when pushed or twisted.
- Base: top
- 3rd Person Singular: tops
- Present Participle: topping
- Past: topped
- Irregular present participle: topping Verb
- Irregular past: topped Verb
at the top of one's game
1Performing at best ability level
Doing something as well as you possibly can; at your best level.
- She is at the top of her game this season.
- The chef is truly at the top of his game.
over the top
1Too extreme or exaggerated
Too much or too extreme in behaviour, style, or amount.
- His reaction was a bit over the top.
- The decorations were beautiful but over the top.
top off
1Finish by adding final part
To finish something by adding one last thing or amount.
- We topped off dinner with some ice cream.
- He topped off the tank before leaving.
from top to bottom
1Completely, in every part
Including every part from the highest to the lowest; completely.
- They cleaned the house from top to bottom.
- I read the report from top to bottom.
- The building was renovated from top to bottom last year.
on top of
1Physically above; also in addition to
Physically touching and above something; also used to mean 'in addition to'.
- He put his bag on top of the table.
- On top of his studies, he also works part-time.
on top of
2above and touching something else
Shows that something is above and touching another thing.
- The book is on top of the table.
- Snow lay on top of the roof.