Word
tops
US/ˈtɑps/
UK/tˈɒps/
Definitions
01clothing
A2 · Elementary Plural noun
n. pieces of clothing that you wear on the upper part of your body, like shirts or sweaters.
n. plural noun referring to garments worn on the upper body.
“She packed three different tops to wear with her jeans on the trip.”
“The retailer reported a significant increase in sales for casual tops as more employees transitioned to permanent remote work arrangements.”
02highest parts
A2 · Elementary Plural noun
n. the highest points or surfaces of several things.
n. the uppermost parts, surfaces, or summits of multiple objects.
“The mountain tops were covered in thick white snow all winter.”
“The chef carefully removed the tops of the peppers before stuffing them with a mixture of seasoned rice and herbs.”
03at the most
B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal
adv. used to say that a number or amount is the absolute maximum.
adv. at the very most; used postpositively to indicate a maximum limit or duration.
Español:como mucho
“The walk to the station will take ten minutes tops.”
“The repair should cost fifty pounds tops, provided there is no underlying damage to the internal circuitry.”
Synonyms
04excellent
C1 · Advanced Informal · British English
adj. very good or excellent.
adj. denoting high quality or excellence; often used in British English contexts.
“We had a tops meal at that new Italian restaurant last night.”
“He is a tops bloke who would go out of his way to help anyone in the village.”
Real-World Examples
“She adds that while bandeau tops are "such an on-trend look this summer, they are a no-go for work".” “A huge villa tops the list for the Valencian Community has been posted on Idealista priced at €18 million.” Idioms
01. grass tops
- 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
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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