top — the highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /tɑːp/
Example Sentences
- My pizza slice has too much cheese on top - I look like a cheese monster!
- She reached the top of the mountain after six hours of hiking.
- The cat somehow got on top of the refrigerator and now refuses to come down.
top
NOUN[/tɑːp/]
the highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Old English 'topp' derives from a Common Germanic root meaning 'summit' or 'highest point'. The word has maintained its fundamental sense of elevation and superiority throughout its linguistic evolution, semantically aligned with concepts of height and supremacy.
Breakdown
The word consists of a simple root 'topp' from Germanic origins, with no distinct morphological components. The form remained largely unchanged from Old English to Modern English, preserving its original meaning of 'the highest or uppermost part'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My pizza slice has too much cheese on top - I look like a cheese monster!”
“She reached the top of the mountain after six hours of hiking.”
“The cat somehow got on top of the refrigerator and now refuses to come down.”
“Education should be our top concern for the future.”
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