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tops

Pronunciation: [tɑps]

Word

Learn how to use tops in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “clothing”

(noun) a piece of clothing that you wear on your upper body, like a shirt or a blouse. It is what you put on when you get dressed.

Example

She wore a beautiful blue top with her favorite jeans.

Example

He didn't have any tops that matched his new pants.

Example

What kind of top are you going to wear for the party?

Context: “games”

(noun) a spinning toy that has a pointed bottom and spins around. You push it down to make it spin, kind of like magic!

Example

The child watched in delight as the top spun on the table.

Example

The top didn't spin well because it was lopsided.

Example

Can you make your top spin for a longer time?

Context: “competition”

(verb) to be the best or the most important, like when someone wins in a game or a race. It means you are first.

Example

She tops the class in math every year.

Example

He didn't top the charts this week like he did last time.

Example

Who usually tops the leaderboard in this game?

Context: “position”

(noun) the highest point or part of something. It’s like standing on the very top of a hill.

Example

The view from the tops of the mountains was breathtaking.

Example

The building was not the tallest; the tops of other buildings were higher.

Example

How do we get to the tops of those tall trees?

How to pronounce tops

Pronunciation: [tɑps]

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