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US /tɑp/

noun, adjective Foundation · A2 Đời sống hằng ngày

Definition

the upper part of anything

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The company ranks among the top employers in the region.

Word Family

NounNoun
top gốc topper
VerbVerb
top gốc
AdjectiveAdj
top gốc
AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • peakthe most extreme possible amount or value
  • leadingthin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing
  • summitthe highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

Collocations

  • Easy at the top of the hill
    indicating a specific point in time, place, or degree the top of the hill
  • Medium top priority for this quarter
    to top priority for this quarter, meaning to be superior or better than some standard
  • Hard top-tier executive talent
    a collocation phrase: top-tier executive talent
  • Very Hard blow one's top over negligence
    to blow one's top over negligence, meaning to exhale hard

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