height

height

noun

  1. the highest or loftiest degree or part of anything on a slope ; ; top .

    It ‘s two more miles to the top of the great deal .

    She ’ s install a new childproof gate at the top of the steps .

    Synonyms :, height , peak , height , zenith
    Antonyms :foot , stand , bottom

  2. the uppermost or upper portion , surface , etc. , of anything .

    She invest her sweaters in a box on the top of the wardrobe .

    The railing is wrought iron with hammered scrollwork along the top .

  3. tops ,

    1. the part of a works that arise above reason , especially of an edible source .

      They make a pesto with carrot tops kind of than basil .

    2. the humble twigs , branches , or shoots of works .

      Until these log are strip of their tops , you ’ ll hold a severe time betray them for firewood .

  4. the part of anything that is first or foremost ; start out .

    Let ‘s die over it from the height again .

  5. the high or leading position , situation , rank , etc ..

    This quarter she ‘s cost at the height of the class .

  6. the highest item , pitch , or degree .

    You hold to talk at the top of your voice to be learn around hither .

  7. a person or affair that occupies the high or lead position .

    There ‘s simply a handful of musicians producing fresh work in this genre , and she ‘s the crest .

  8. the best or choicest portion .

    To me , this park is the height of all world .

  9. a covering or hat , as of a container or vehicle .

    Set the top on the pot before the sauce overthickens .

  10. any of several outer garments for the upper torso , such as a blouse , shirt , or sweater .

    They ‘re having a sale on cotton tops and shorts .

  11. the brain .

  12. British . the farthest level of something relative to a someone ‘s situation or melody of view .

    Their store ‘s at the crest of the street .

  13. British . the high available gear in an automobile ; top gear .

    The car accelerates OK , but might cliff off abruptly if I put it into height .

  14. Nautical . a program surround the top dog of a lower mast on a ship , and service as a foothold , a means of extending the upper rigging , etc .

  15. Chemistry . the part of a variety under distillation that volatilizes first .

  16. Bridge . 

    1. the best card of a case in a actor ‘s hand .

    2. ( in duplicate bridge ) the serious score on a hand .

  17. Sport . 

    1. a shot that hits the chunk above its middle .

    2. the forward spin have to the ball by such a stroke .

  18. Baseball . 

    1. the first half of an inning .

    2. the first three slugger in the batting club .

  19. Slang . 

    1. ( in the LGBTQ community ) a someone who prefers to take or is presently take a penetrative or giving role in a particular sexual act , particularly in anal intercourse .

    2. ( especially in BDSM ) a someone who favor to need or is presently take a dominant role in a sexual relationship .

  20. Fabric . 

    1. a bunch of textile fibers , specially tow , put on a distaff for spin around into thread .

    2. a strand of the long wool fibers in splinter form , separated from the noil by combing and hurt into a big ball .

    3. a like strand of rayon or early synthetic fiber .

  21. Jewelry . pennant .

  22. Informal . crest , the height ,the nearly outstanding person or affair in power , favor , etc ..

    As a friend , she ‘s the top .

    If you care little plates and excellent service , this property is tops .

the high or loftiest point or part of anything on a slope ; ; top .

She ’ s installed a fresh childproof gate at the crest of the steps .

the uppermost or upper portion , surface , etc. , of anything .

She lay her sweaters in a box on the top of the wardrobe .

The railing be wrought iron with hammered scrollwork along the height .

  1. the piece of a works that grows above basis , especially of an edible root .

    They make a pesto with carrot tops kinda than basil .

  2. the small twigs , branch , or shoots of plants .

    Until these logs are ransack of their top , you ’ ll make a severe time deal them for firewood .

the portion of a works that raise above land , especially of an edible root .

They make a pesto with carrot tops quite than basil .

Until these log are strip of their crest , you ’ ll have a hard time selling them for firewood .

the part of anything that is first or first ; start out .

the highest or head spot , situation , rank , etc ..

You hold to speak at the crest of your voice to exist heard around here .

a someone or thing that occupies the high or leading position .

There ‘s just a handful of musicians produce novel work in this genre , and she ‘s the top .

Put the height on the mass before the sauce overthickens .

any of various outer garment for the upper body , such as a blouse , shirt , or sweater .

British . the farthest item of something relative to a soul ‘s posture or note of pile .

British . the high available gear in an automobile ; top gear .

The car speed up OK , but power drops off suddenly if I place it into top .

Nautical . a platform surrounding the brain of a humble mast on a ship , and serving as a foothold , a mean of extending the upper rigging , etc .

Chemistry . the share of a mixing under distillation that volatilizes first .

  1. the best card of a suit in a actor ‘s hand .

  2. ( in duplicate bridge ) the best score on a hand .

  1. a stroke that strike the ball above its heart .

  2. the forward spin pay to the ball by such a accident .

the forward spin devote to the ball by such a accident .

  1. the first half of an inning .

  2. the first three batters in the batting fiat .

  1. ( in the LGBTQ community ) a person who prefers to bring or is currently take a penetrative or giving role in a particular sexual number , particularly in anal intercourse .

  2. ( especially in BDSM ) a person who favor to remove or is presently need a dominant role in a sexual relationship .

( in the LGBTQ community ) a person who prefers to take or is presently taking a penetrative or giving role in a special sexual act , especially in anal intercourse .

( particularly in BDSM ) a person who prefers to take or cost currently take a dominant purpose in a sexual relationship .

  1. a bunch of textile fibers , specially tow , set on a distaff for spinning into yarn .

  2. a strand of the long wool fiber in splinter pattern , separated from the noil by ransack and wind into a big chunk .

  3. a similar strand of rayon or other synthetic fiber .

a bunch of fabric fiber , particularly tow , put on a distaff for spin around into yarn .

a strand of the long wool character in splinter form , separated from the noil by combing and wrap into a large ball .

a similar strand of rayon or other synthetic fiber .

Informal . tops , the tops ,the most prominent soul or thing in ability , favor , etc ..

If you like small plates and excellent service , this place is height .

adjective

  1. pertaining to , situated at , or organize the crest ; highest ; uppermost ; upper .

    The chocolate bit are on the top shelf .

  2. high in degree ; greatest .

    We devote top prices for bit iron .

  3. foremost , chief , or principal .

    She outshone seven other competitor to gain top laurels in the competition .

pertaining to , situate at , or forming the top ; highest ; uppermost ; upper .

She outshone seven early competitors to gain top laurels in the competitor .

verb ( used with object )

  1. to render with an upper part or slope ; put a height on .

    The builder would lead the pyramid with a solid granite capstone covered in gold .

  2. to live at or constitute the highest or best part of .

    The song topped the chart for three weeks straight .

  3. to pass the highest or best region of .

    This German city often exceed polls of the almost livable city on the planet .

  4. to go up supra .

    The Sunday had lead the horizon .

  5. to transcend in altitude , sum , number , etc ..

    The service just lately exceed its competitors by 1,000 customers .

  6. to exceed , excel , or outdo .

    That tops everything .

  7. Theatre . ( in address dialogue ) to reply in a voice of great mass or higher pitch .

    King Henry must top the bunch noises in his St. Crispin ‘s Day address .

  8. to exceed with something specified .

    to top a sundae with whipped cream .

  9. to take out the height of ; crop ; prune .

    Always consult a certified arborist before topping a tree .

    Synonyms :shear , lop

  10. to get or leap over the height of ( a fence , barrier , etc . ) .

    She exceed the rock wall in her rush to get to the mare giving birth .

  11. Chemistry . to distill off merely the most explosive piece of ( a mixture ) .

  12. Sports . 

    1. to strike ( the chunk ) above its heart , pay it a forward spin .

    2. to do ( a shot ) by hitting the chunk in this manner .

  13. top-dress .

  14. Slang . 

    1. ( in the LGBTQ community ) to do a peculiar sexual number to ( a spouse ) , especially anal intercourse .

    2. ( especially in BDSM ) to dominate ( a sexual spouse ) .

  15. Obsolete . to have sexual intercourse with ( a woman ) .

to furnish with an upper role or slope ; put a crest on .

The builders would lead the pyramid with a solid granite capstone cover in gold .

to be at or constitute the high or best part of .

The song topped the charts for three week straight .

This German city often tops poll of the almost livable city on the planet .

The service just recently topped its competitor by 1,000 customer .

Field . ( in address dialogue ) to respond in a voice of great volume or high pitch .

King Henry must top the crowd noises in his St. Crispin ‘s Day address .

Always refer a certified arborist before lead a tree .

to get or leap over the crest of ( a fence , barrier , etc . ) .

She lead the stone wall in her rush to begin to the mare giving birth .

Chemistry . to distill off merely the most volatile share of ( a mixture ) .

  1. to take ( the chunk ) above its heart , give it a forward spin .

  2. to cause ( a shot ) by hitting the chunk in this mode .

to take ( the ball ) above its center , devote it a forward spin .

to make ( a shot ) by hitting the chunk in this style .

  1. ( in the LGBTQ community ) to do a particular sexual number to ( a partner ) , particularly anal intercourse .

  2. ( particularly in BDSM ) to prevail ( a sexual partner ) .

( in the LGBTQ community ) to cause a peculiar sexual number to ( a spouse ) , particularly anal intercourse .

( specially in BDSM ) to prevail ( a sexual partner ) .

Obsolete . to have sexual intercourse with ( a woman ) .

verb ( expend without object )

  1. Slang . 

    1. ( in the LGBTQ community ) to require a penetrative or hold part in a peculiar sexual act , particularly in anal intercourse .

    2. ( specially in BDSM ) to choose a dominant role in a sexual relationship or skirmish .

  1. ( in the LGBTQ community ) to bring a penetrative or giving role in a particular sexual act , especially in anal intercourse .

  2. ( especially in BDSM ) to take a dominant role in a sexual relationship or skirmish .

( in the LGBTQ community ) to bring a penetrative or giving role in a special sexual act , specially in anal intercourse .

( specially in BDSM ) to remove a dominant role in a sexual relationship or skirmish .

verb phrase

    1. to end up the crest of ( a structure ) .

    2. to reach the highest degree .

    1. to culminate or complete , specially in an exceptional way ; finish .

      They exceed off the evening with a ferryboat ride at midnight .

    2. to fill ( a partly full container ) altogether .

      to top off a gas tank .

  1. to wind up the crest of ( a structure ) .

  2. to reach the high floor .

  1. to climax or complete , particularly in an exceptional manner ; finish .

    They exceed off the evening with a ferryboat ride at midnight .

  2. to fill ( a partially total container ) entirely .

    to exceed off a gas tank .

to climax or complete , especially in an exceptional manner ; last .

They topped off the evening with a ferryboat ride at midnight .

noun

  1. a toy , often inversely conical , with a level on which it equal make to spin .

a toy , often inversely conical , with a item on which it equal made to spin .

  1. version of topo- before a vowel .

    toponym .

noun

  1. the high or uppermost part of anything

    the top of a mound

  2. the nearly crucial or successful status

    to cost at the top of the category

    the top of the table

  3. the portion of a plant that is above reason

    carrot tops

  4. a thing that forms or treat the uppermost part of anything , esp a lid or cap

    set the top on the saucepan

  5. the highest degree or point

    at the height of his career

  6. the almost significant person

    he ‘s the top of this organization

  7. the best or finest region of anything

    we ‘ve come the top of this year ‘s graduate

  8. the loud or high pitch ( esp in the phrasetop of one ‘s voice)

  9. the source

    the top of the hr

    at the height of the programme

  10. short for top gear

  11. cardsthe highest card of a suit in a player ‘s hand

  12. sport

    1. a stroke that hits the ball above its centre

    2. short for topspin

  13. a program around the chief of a lower mast of a sailing vessel , the edges of which serve to extend the topmast shrouds

  14. chemthe part of a explosive liquid variety that distill first

  15. a garment , esp for a woman , that extends from the shoulder to the waist or hips

    1. the high-frequency subject of an audio sign

    2. (as modifier)

      this amplifier has a well crest response

  17. informal to miss one ‘s temper

    1. in addition to

      on top of his accident , he caught pneumonia

    2. informal in utter mastery of ( a difficult position , chore , etc )

  19. with no previous preparation ; extempore

    1. over the parapet or conduct edge of a trench

    2. over the limit ; extravagant ( ly ) ; lacking control or a sense of proportion

  21. a dawn greeting regarded as characteristic of Irishmen

a thing that forms or cross the uppermost region of anything , esp a hat or cap

the loudest or high pitch ( esp in the phraseheight of one ‘s voice)

cardsthe highest card of a case in a musician ‘s hand

  1. a stroke that hits the chunk above its heart

  2. short for topspin

a program around the top dog of a abject mast of a sailing vessel , the edges of which suffice to pass the topmast shrouds

chemthe part of a volatile liquid mixture that distill first

a garment , esp for a woman , that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips

  1. the high-frequency content of an audio signal

  2. (as modifier)

    this amplifier get a good top response

  1. in increase to

    on top of his accident , he overhear pneumonia

  2. informal in complete control of ( a difficult position , job , etc )

informal in complete mastery of ( a difficult position , chore , etc )

  1. over the parapet or leading edge of a trench

  2. over the limit ; extravagant ( ly ) ; lacking restraint or a sense of proportion

over the limit ; extravagant ( ly ) ; lacking control or a sense of proportion

a dawn greeting affect as characteristic of Irishmen

adjective

  1. of , relating to , service as , or situated on the top

    the top ledger in a pile

  2. informal excellent

    a top night out

of , relating to , serving as , or locate on the top

verb

  1. to make a top on ( something )

    to top a cake with whipped cream

  2. to remove the top of or from

    to exceed carrots

  3. to attain or hand the top of

    we topped the good deal

  4. to be at the top of

    he tops the team

  5. to exceed or exceed

  6. slang to defeat

  7. ( too intr ) sport

    1. to hit ( a ball ) above the heart

    2. to make ( a shot ) by strike the chunk in this way

  8. chemto distill off ( the nearly explosive piece ) from a liquid mixing

  9. to lend early colorants to ( a dye ) in decree to alter the ghost raise

    1. to trim off the end of ( fruit or vegetables ) before cook them

    2. to moisten a infant ‘s face and seat without immersion in a tub

  1. to hit ( a chunk ) above the center

  2. to make ( a accident ) by reach the ball in this way

to make ( a stroke ) by shoot the chunk in this way

chemto distil off ( the most volatile role ) from a liquid variety

to lend other colorants to ( a dye ) in order to modify the specter produced

  1. to reduce off the end of ( fruit or vegetables ) before cook them

  2. to moisten a infant ‘s face and bottom without immersion in a bath

to trim off the end of ( fruit or vegetables ) before cook them

to wash a baby ‘s face and ass without immersion in a bath

noun

  1. a toy that exist spun on its pointed base by a film of the finger , by force a handle at the top up and down , etc

  2. anything that spins or whirl around

  3. to sleep real good

a toy that is spin on its pointed stem by a movie of the fingers , by fight a handle at the top up and down , etc

compound kind

  1. a variant of topo-

Other Word Forms

  • untopped adjective

Word History and Origins

Word History and Origins

Dialect and Phrase

  1. blow one ‘s top,

    1. to become enraged ; miss one ‘s humor .

      She blows her top at the slender criticism .

    2. to go crazy ; get insane .

      He must get boast his top to make such a fool of himself .

  2. over the top,

    1. Military . over the height of the parapet before a trench , as in publish to charge against the foe .

    2. surpassing a goal , quota , or limit .

    3. beyond normal limit ; outrageously extreme or extravagant .

      His wit be then over the top that it ’ s embarrassing .

  3. on top of the world,

    1. successful .

    2. elated .

      The success made her flavor on top of the reality .

  4. on top, successful ; victorious ; dominant .

    Our squad stayed on top throughout the game .

    After a rough few years , it ’ s well to learn him back on crest again .

  5. off the height of one ‘s mind, head .

  6. top oneself, to defeat oneself .

  7. on top of,

    1. over or upon .

      Hardly put that box of tissue on crest of the fridge .

    2. in increase to ; over and above .

      There will exist sale tax on top of that cost , of class .

    3. near upon ; comply upon .

      Gale winds do on top of the flood .

    4. in complete control .

      on height of the trouble .

  8. sleep like a top, to sleep soundly .

    After a day of hiking and swimming we slept like tops .

  1. to become furious ; miss one ‘s temper .

    She blows her top at the slightest criticism .

  2. to go mad ; become insane .

    He must receive blown his top to reach such a fool of himself .

He must have blown his top to reach such a fool of himself .

  1. Military . over the height of the parapet before a trench , as in issuing to load against the foe .

  2. surpassing a goal , quota , or limit .

  3. beyond normal limits ; outrageously extreme or extravagant .

    His humor be so over the top that it ’ s embarrassing .

Military . over the crest of the parapet before a trench , as in come out to blame against the foe .

beyond normal limits ; outrageously extreme or extravagant .

His mood is hence over the top that it ’ s embarrassing .

  1. successful .

  2. elated .

    The success make her tone on top of the world .

After a harsh few years , it ’ s well to see him back on crest again .

  1. over or upon .

    Just put that box of tissue on height of the fridge .

  2. in increase to ; over and above .

    There will exist sales tax on top of that cost , of course .

  3. close upon ; following upon .

    Gale tip arrive on crest of the floods .

  4. in complete control .

    on crest of the trouble .

Merely lay that box of tissue on top of the fridge .

There will be sales tax on height of that price , of class .

After a day of hiking and swimming we slept like crest .

More idioms and phrases containingtop

  • at the height of one ‘s lung
  • big height
  • blow one ‘s top
  • brass hat ( top brass )
  • from head to toe ( top to toe )
  • off the top of one ‘s brain
  • on top
  • on height of
  • on top of the Earth
  • over the top
  • sleep like a log ( top )
  • thin on top

Example Sentence

The epithet refers to an elevated nation of mind , convey through creamy top notes of coconut with jasmine petals , incense and a woody alkali .

There hold to exist , at the height of the plot , a proper dialogue between Fifa and all the stakeholders about how these thing go ahead .

“ They may not exist at the top like they once were , but they equal still , ultimately , real important for all industry because their bit equal use virtually everywhere , ” he said .

The previous owner own filled the height of the entry with drywall to cover up plumbing pipe , but Kim grow tired of ducking to get under it .

He says he was burn by bedbugs and could see mould across the ceiling from his top bunk .

Related to Word

  • cap
  • ceiling
  • cover
  • face
  • brain
  • top
  • eyelid
  • peak
  • level
  • roof
  • surface
  • tip

When To Use

Definition and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged , base on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary , © Random House , Inc. 2023

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