top · n
top (LID)
C1 the cover or lid used to close a container or pen
Dictionary examples:
a bottle top (11.9)
I can't find the top for this container. (28.5)
on top of sth
B2 in addition to something else that is bad
Dictionary examples:
And then, on top of everything else, her car was stolen! (29.1)
On top of all this bad luck, he lost his cell phone. (34.4)
the top
C2 the most important position in a company, team, etc.
Dictionary examples:
At forty he was already at the top of his profession. (26.5)
be/feel on top of the world
C2 to be very happy
Dictionary examples:
I had just won a major tournament and I was feeling on top of the world. (37.4)
from top to bottom
C2 completely
Dictionary examples:
I've searched the house from top to bottom and still can't find it. (34.2)
top (HIGHEST PART)
A2 the highest part of something
Dictionary examples:
She put her coffee on top of her computer. Oops! (0.0)
He put his glasses on top of his head and forgot them. (0.0)
The cat sat on top of the fridge, judging everyone. (0.0)
There were cherries on top of the cake. (35.0)
We reached the top of the mountain in just under 6 hours. (36.3)
She waited for me at the top of the stairs. (50.2)
top (CLOTHES)
B1 a piece of clothing worn on the upper part of the body
Dictionary examples:
I put on my lucky top for the exam, but forgot to study! (0.0)
I wore my new top backwards all day. No one told me! (0.0)
I wore my favorite top to the party, but spilled ketchup all over it! (0.0)
a black/striped top (18.7)
I need a top to go with these pants. (48.6)