Top
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /tɒp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Top is a noun meaning The highest or uppermost part of something.
Meaning
The highest or uppermost part of something.
More Meanings
- The near end of somewhere.
- A child's spinning toy; a spinning top.
- Someone who is eminent.
- (finance) A peak price of a security during a trading period, before it begins a downward trend.
- (BDSM) A dominant partner in a sadomasochistic relationship or roleplay.
- (LGBTQ slang) A person who penetrates or has a preference for penetrating during intercourse.
- (slang, vulgar, African-American Vernacular, MLE, MTE) Fellatio; a blowjob.
Example Sentences
The shop is at the top of my street.
The patio is at the top of my garden.
His kite got caught at the top of the tree.
The boy was amazed at how long the top would spin.
Word Forms
- tops
- topping
- topped
Synonyms for top
Depending on context, synonyms include first, peak, summit, overside, dom, dominant.
Antonyms for top
Common opposites include bottom, base, underside.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include upside, elevation, uppermost, height, pinnacle, peak.
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Sources & Attribution
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