top - noun

the upper part of anything

the highest or uppermost side of anything

the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

the greatest possible intensity

platform surrounding the head of a lower mast

a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin

covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)

a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips

a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance

top - verb

• be superior or better than some standard
• pass by, over, or under without making contact
• be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point
• be ahead of others; be the first
• provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure)
• reach or ascend the top of
• strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin
• cut the top off
• be the culminating event
• finish up or conclude

top - adjective

• situated at the top or highest position

top - thesaurus

acme   clear   cover   crest   crown   elevation   exceed   height   lead   meridian   overstep   pass   peak   pinch   pinnacle   summit   superlative   teetotum   tip   tiptop   transcend   upside   whirligig