topped
v. · adj.-
1 to reach the highest point (v.) B2 Upper Intermediateto 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.
ExampleThe young singer's new album topped the charts for three weeks in a row.
ExampleThe climbers finally topped the ridge just as the sun began to set, providing them with a panoramic view of the valley below.
UsageOften used in the context of statistics, charts, or physical heights.
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2 to add a layer (v.) B1 Intermediate Cookingto 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.
ExampleThe chef topped the pasta with fresh herbs and a little bit of cheese.
ExampleThe dessert was topped with a delicate spun-sugar cage, demonstrating the pastry chef's technical proficiency and attention to detail.
UsageFrequently used in culinary contexts with the preposition 'with'.
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3 having a top layer (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediatehaving a specific thing on the top part.
characterised by having a particular upper layer or covering.
ExampleThe snow-topped mountains looked beautiful in the distance.
ExampleThe silver-topped walking stick was a family heirloom passed down through four generations of the Smith family.
UsageOften appears in compound adjectives like 'snow-topped' or 'silver-topped'.