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Hyphenation for “top”

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What is the correct hyphenation for “top”? The purpose of hyphenation is to separate a word such as "top" because otherwise it would be too long and would no longer fit on one line. This separation not only saves space it improves the visually flow of the text. This word separation exists in most languages. In English, the word separation of “top” is based on the speech syllables. The separating syllable in linguistics is therefore the smallest group of sounds in the natural flow of speech. As a separator, the classic hyphen is usually used: „top“ ⟶ „top“.

Hyphens are occasionally used to denote syllabification, as in syl-la-bi-fi-ca-tion. Various British and North American dictionaries use an interpunct, sometimes called a "middle dot" or "hyphenation point", for this purpose, as in syl·la·bi·fi·ca·tion. This allows the hyphen to be reserved only for places where a hard hyphen is intended (for example, self-con·scious, un·self-con·scious, long-stand·ing). Similarly, hyphens may be used to indicate how a word is being or should be spelled. For example, W-O-R-D spells "word".

Definitions of "top"

top >> tɒp

Definition: [noun] the highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something.
Example: Doreen stood at the top of the stairs

Synonyms of "top"

summit | peak | pinnacle | crest | crown | brow | brink | ridge | head | highest point/part | mountaintop | tip | apex | vertex | acme | apogee | upper part | upper surface | upper layer |


Definition: [noun] a lid, cover, or cap.
Example: beer bottle tops

Synonyms of "top"

lid | cap | cover | stopper | cork | bung | plug |


Definition: [noun] the highest or most important rank, level, or position.
Example: her talent will take her right to the top

Synonyms of "top"

high point | height | peak | pinnacle | zenith | acme | culmination | climax | crowning point | prime | meridian | success |


Definition: [noun] a garment covering the upper part of the body and worn with a skirt, trousers, or shorts.
Example: he was wearing a hooded top

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Definition: [noun] the end of something that is furthest from the speaker or a point of reference.
Example: the bus shelter at the top of the road

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Definition: [noun] short for topspin.


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Definition: [noun] a bundle of long wool fibres prepared for spinning.


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Definition: [noun] a man who takes the active role in anal intercourse with another man.


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Definition: [adjective] highest in position, rank, or degree.
Example: the top button of his shirt

Synonyms of "top"

highest | topmost | uppermost | upmost | upper | furthest up | loftiest | foremost | leading | top-tier | principal | pre-eminent | greatest | finest | worthiest | elite | A-list | top-notch | chief | main | high | high-ranking | ruling | commanding | most powerful | most important | prominent | eminent | notable | illustrious | prime | excellent | superb | superior | choice | select | quality | top-quality | top-grade | first-rate | first-class | top-class | high-grade | grade A | best | premier | choicest | superlative | unsurpassed | unexcelled | unparalleled | peerless | second to none | top of the range | top of the line | A1 | ace | crack | maximum | maximal | utmost |


Definition: [adjective] denoting a flavour (variety) of unstable quark having an electric charge of + 2/3. Top quarks have similar properties to up quarks and charm quarks, but are distinguished from them by having a larger mass.


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Definition: [verb] exceed (an amount, level, or number); be more than.
Example: losses are expected to top £100 m this year

Synonyms of "top"

exceed | surpass | go beyond | transcend | better | best | beat | defeat | excel | outstrip | outdo | outshine | eclipse | surmount | improve on | go one better than | cap | trump | trounce |


Definition: [verb] provide with a top or topping.
Example: toast topped with baked beans

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cover | cap | crown | coat | overspread | finish | garnish |


Definition: [verb] reach the top of (a hill or other elevation).
Example: they topped a rise and began a slow descent

Synonyms of "top"

reach the top of | crest | climb | scale | ascend | mount | conquer |


Definition: [verb] kill.
Example: I wasn't sorry when he topped himself

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Definition: [verb] mishit (the ball or a stroke) by hitting above the centre of the ball.
Example: he topped his drive on the fifth hole

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Definition: [adverb] at the most.
Example: some civil servant earning twenty-eight thousand a year, tops

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