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The highest or uppermost part of something.

Example: His kite got caught at the top of the tree.

A child’s spinning toy; a spinning top.

Example: The boy was amazed at how long the top would spin.

(heading) Someone who is eminent.

(BDSM) A dominant partner in a BDSM relationship or roleplay.

To cover on the top or with a top.

Example: I like my ice cream topped with chocolate sauce.

To cut or remove the top (as of a tree)

Example: I don't want to be bald, so just top my hair.

To excel, to surpass, to beat.

Example: Titanic was the most successful film ever until it was topped by another Cameron film, Avatar.

To be in the lead, to be at number one position (of).

Example: Celine Dion topped the UK music charts twice in the 1990s.

Situated on the top of something.

Best; of the highest quality or rank.

Example: She's in the top dance school.

Very good, of high quality, power, or rank.

Example: He's a top lawyer.

Rated first.

Example: She came top in her French exam.