[English] The Oxford 3000 Most Important Words
Top Players Country Job Adjective Bre Tɒp Tɑːp
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BrE / tɒp / NAmE / tɑːp / |
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- he lives on the top floor.
- she kept her passport in the top drawer.
- he's one of the top players in the country.
- she got the top job.
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top(adjective)BrE / tɒp / NAmE / tɑːp / - highest in position, rank or degree
- He lives on the top floor.
- She kept her passport in the top drawer.
- He's one of the top players in the country.
- She got the top job.
- He finished top in the exam.
- She got top marks for her essay.
- They're top of the league.
- The athletes are all on top form (= performing their best).
- Welfare reform is a top priority for the government.
- The car was travelling at top speed.
- Prices at the top end of the market are coming down.
- top quality silk
- very good
Extra Examples- He was top of his class.
- She came top in the exams.
- She was top in English.
- He got the top job.
- She’s one of the top players in the country.
- The athletes are all on top form.
- They’re top of the league.
- This is top quality silk.
Word Origin- adjective late Old English topp (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch top ‘summit, crest’.
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