1. the highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something
2. a lid or cover for a container
3. a piece of clothing worn on the upper part of the body

1. highest in position, rank, or degree
2. of the best quality or most important

1. to exceed or surpass
2. to reach the highest point of something

Examples

• She climbed to the top of the mountain.
• Put the top back on the jar.
• I need a new top to wear with these pants.
• The child spun the wooden top on the floor.
• He lives on the top floor of the building.
• She’s one of the top students in her class.
• Sales this month topped last year’s record.
• Snow topped the distant peaks.