topped Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb be superior or better than some standard
   transcend; exceed; top; overstep; go past; pass.
   
   • She exceeded our expectations
   • She topped her performance of last year
2. verb pass by, over, or under without making contact
   clear; top.
   
   • the balloon cleared the tree tops
3. verb be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point
   top.
   
   • A star tops the Christmas Tree
4. verb be ahead of others; be the first
   top; lead.
   
   • she topped her class every year
5. verb provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure)
   top; top out.
   
   • the towers were topped with conical roofs
6. verb reach or ascend the top of
   top.
   
   • The hikers topped the mountain just before noon
7. verb strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin
   top.
   
8. verb cut the top off
   pinch; top.
   
   • top trees and bushes
9. verb be the culminating event
   top; crown.
   
   • The speech crowned the meeting
10. verb finish up or conclude
    top; top off.
    
    • They topped off their dinner with a cognac
    • top the evening with champagne
11. adjective having a top of a specified character
    

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