noun

1. TOP, a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance
2. TOP, a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips
3. TOP, covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
4. TOP, a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin
5. TOP, platform surrounding the head of a lower mast
6. TOP, the greatest possible intensity
7. TOP, the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
8. TOP, the highest or uppermost side of anything
9. TOP, the upper part of anything
10. TOP, the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
11. TOP, the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat
12. TOP, to be or become more than (a particular amount)
13. TOP, to be in the highest position on (a list) because of success
14. TOP, to do or be better than (someone or something)

verb

1. TOP, finish up or conclude
2. TOP, be the culminating event
3. TOP, cut the top off
4. TOP, strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin
5. TOP, reach or ascend the top of
6. TOP, pass by, over, or under without making contact
7. TOP, provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure)
8. TOP, be superior or better than some standard
9. TOP, be ahead of others; be the first
10. TOP, be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point
11. TOP, located at the highest part or position
12. TOP, highest in rank, success, or importance
13. TOP, highest in quality, amount, or degree

adjective

1. TOP, situated at the top or highest position

1. They live on the top floor of the building.
2. the top news story of the day
3. the country's top three car manufacturers
4. Donations are expected to top $1,000,000 by the end of the month.
5. The song has topped the charts for seven weeks.
6. They topped the other company's offer.