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topped

v. · adj.
US //ˈtɑpt// UK //tˈɒpt// topped
  1. 1 to reach the highest point (v.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    to reach the highest part of something or to be at the top of a list.

    to reach the summit of a physical structure or to occupy the highest position in a ranking or hierarchy.

    Example

    The young singer's new album topped the charts for three weeks in a row.

    Example

    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.

  2. 2 to add a layer (v.)
    B1 Intermediate Cooking

    to put something on the top of something else, usually to finish it.

    to provide with a top or to cover the upper surface with a specific substance or item.

    Example

    The chef topped the pasta with fresh herbs and a little bit of cheese.

    Example

    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'.

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  1. 3 having a top layer (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    having a specific thing on the top part.

    characterised by having a particular upper layer or covering.

    Example

    The snow-topped mountains looked beautiful in the distance.

    Example

    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'.

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