Word
topped
US/ˈtɑpt/
UK/tˈɒpt/
Definitions
01to reach the highest point
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to reach the highest part of something or to be at the top of a list.
v. to reach the summit of a physical structure or to occupy the highest position in a ranking or hierarchy.
“The young singer's new album topped the charts for three weeks in a row.”
“The climbers finally topped the ridge just as the sun began to set, providing them with a panoramic view of the valley below.”
Usage
Often used in the context of statistics, charts, or physical heights.
Antonyms
02to add a layer
B1 · Intermediate Cooking
v. to put something on the top of something else, usually to finish it.
v. to provide with a top or to cover the upper surface with a specific substance or item.
“The chef topped the pasta with fresh herbs and a little bit of cheese.”
“The dessert was topped with a delicate spun-sugar cage, demonstrating the pastry chef's technical proficiency and attention to detail.”
Usage
Frequently used in culinary contexts with the preposition 'with'.
03having a top layer
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. having a specific thing on the top part.
adj. characterised by having a particular upper layer or covering.
“The snow-topped mountains looked beautiful in the distance.”
“The silver-topped walking stick was a family heirloom passed down through four generations of the Smith family.”
Usage
Often appears in compound adjectives like 'snow-topped' or 'silver-topped'.
Real-World Examples
“The deep love song sold millions of copies and topped both the country and pop charts at the same time.” “The move comes weeks after a DJ admitted using AI to remix a Madonna song that topped the Australian charts.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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