American English
/tʰɑp̚/
One syllable.
the highest part of something, or the surface that is farthest from the ground
Practice out loudthe highest part of something, or the surface that is farthest from the ground
The top of the mountain was covered in snow.
Put the books on the top shelf.
top of the mountain · top of the page · top shelf · top edge
the top of + noun
at the top of + noun
the highest position or level in a group, list, activity, or profession
He reached the top of his profession.
Her name is at the top of the list.
reach the top · at the top of the list · top spot · stay at the top
reach the top of + noun
be at the top of + noun
a piece of clothing worn on the upper part of the body
She wore a black top with jeans.
I bought a light summer top.
tank top · crop top · long-sleeved top · wear a top
wear + a/an + top
a/an + adjective + top
a cover used to close a container
Put the top back on the jar.
I can't get the top off the container.
For a bottle, Americans usually say cap; for a jar, they often say lid.
put the top back on · take the top off · screw top
put the top on + noun
take the top off + noun
above and touching something
The keys are on top of the fridge.
to fill something completely or add a final part
Top off the glass with water.
of the highest quality or level
They bought a top-of-the-line laptop.
For the verb, double the final p in topped and topping.