top (Noun) — The upper part of anything. ex. "the mower cuts off the tops of the grass" ex. "the title should be written at the top of the first page"
top (Noun) — The highest or uppermost side of anything. ex. "put your books on top of the desk" ex. "only the top side of the box was painted"
top (Noun) — The highest or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill). ex. "the view from the top was magnificent"
top (Noun) — The first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat. ex. "a relief pitcher took over in the top of the fifth"
top (Noun) — The highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development. ex. "at the top of his profession"
top (Noun) — The greatest possible intensity. ex. "he screamed at the top of his lungs"
top (Noun) — Platform surrounding the head of a lower mast.
top (Noun) — A conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin. ex. "he got a bright red top and string for his birthday"
top (Noun) — Covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container). ex. "he removed the top of the carton" ex. "he couldn't get the top off of the bottle"
top (Noun) — A garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips. ex. "he stared as she buttoned her top"
top (Noun) — A canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance. ex. "they had the big top up in less than an hour" ex. "he was afraid of a fire in the round top"
top (Verb) — Be superior or better than some standard. ex. "She topped her performance of last year"
top (Verb) — Pass by, over, or under without making contact.
top (Verb) — Be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point. ex. "A star tops the Christmas Tree"
top (Verb) — Be ahead of others; be the first. ex. "she topped her class every year"
top (Verb) — Provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure). ex. "the towers were topped with conical roofs"
top (Verb) — Reach or ascend the top of. ex. "The hikers topped the mountain just before noon"
top (Verb) — Strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin.
top (Verb) — Cut the top off. ex. "top trees and bushes"
top (Verb) — Be the culminating event. ex. "The speech topped the meeting"
top (Verb) — Finish up or conclude. ex. "They topped off their dinner with a cognac" ex. "top the evening with champagne"
top (Adjective) — Situated at the top or highest position. ex. "the top shelf"