tops

Meanings

• the upper part of anything
  • "the mower cuts off the tops of the grass"
• the highest or uppermost side of anything
• the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
• the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat
• the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
• the greatest possible intensity
• platform surrounding the head of a lower mast
• a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin
• covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
• a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips
• a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance
• be superior or better than some standard
• pass by, over, or under without making contact
  • "the balloon cleared the tree tops"
• be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point
  • "A star tops the Christmas Tree"
• be ahead of others; be the first
• provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure)
• reach or ascend the top of
• strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin
• cut the top off
• be the culminating event
• finish up or conclude
• of the highest quality
  • "she is absolutely tops"

Synonyms

A-one, ace, acme, big top, circus tent, clear, cover, crack, crest, crown, elevation, exceed, first-rate, go past, height, lead, meridian, overstep, pass, peak, pinch, pinnacle, round top, spinning top, summit, super, superlative, teetotum, tip, tiptop, top, top of the inning, top off, top out, top side, top-notch, topnotch, transcend, upper side, upside, whirligig