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top1 noun 1 the highest part, point or level of anything. 2 a the highest or most important rank or position; b the person holding this. 3 the upper edge or surface of something. 4 a lid or piece for covering the top of something. 5 a garment for covering the upper half of the body, especially a woman's body. 6 the highest or loudest degree or pitch • the top of one's voice. 7 (the tops) colloq the very best person or thing. 8 (usually tops) the part of a root vegetable that is above the ground. 9 Brit, autos top gear. adj at or being the highest or most important. verb (topped, topping) 1 to cover or form the top of something, especially as a finishing or decorative touch. 2 to remove the top of something. 3 to rise above or be better than something; to surpass. 4 to reach the top of something. 5 a slang to kill, especially by hanging; b (top oneself) to commit suicide. 6 golf to hit the upper half of (the ball). from top to toe completely; from head to foot. on top of something 1 in control of it. 2 in addition to it. 3 very close to it. on top of the world in the very best of spirits. top the bill to head the list of performers in a show, as the main attraction.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon.

top something off to put a finishing or decorative touch to it.

top something out to put the highest stone on (a building).

top something or someone up 1 to refill (someone's glass or a container, etc) that has been partly emptied. 2 to provide money to bring (a grant, wage or money supply, etc) to the required or desirable total.

top2 noun a wooden or metal toy which spins on a pointed base. Also called spinning top. sleep like a top to sleep very soundly.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon.