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top

Pronunciation: [/tɑp/]

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top: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use top in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “location”

(noun) the highest part or point of something. Like the highest point of a mountain or the highest level of a building.

Example

They reached the top of the mountain after a long hike.

Example

The bottom of the well is the opposite of the top.

Example

How do you reach the top of a tall building?

Context: “clothing”

(noun) a piece of clothing that covers the upper part of the body. Like a shirt or a blouse.

Example

She wore a beautiful lace top to the party.

Example

He forgot to pack any tops for his vacation.

Example

Do you prefer wearing tops or dresses in the summer?

Context: “exceeding”

(verb) to be greater than something or to go over a limit or maximum. Like when you have more than needed or expected.

Example

The number of attendees at the event topped over a thousand.

Example

Her expenses never topped the amount allocated for the month.

Example

Did the temperature top 100 degrees in the desert?

How to pronounce top

Pronunciation: [/tɑp/]

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