topping

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of placing something on the top or surface of something else.

  - "He topped the pie with whipped cream."
  - "The artist added the final touches to the painting."
  - "The baker topped the cake with a cherry."

• Noun

  The upper part or summit.

  - "The peak of the mountain is called the summit or top."
  - "The top of the building was reached by climbing the stairs."
  - "The top of the tree provided a good view of the surrounding area."

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Synonyms

beat , best , better , exceed , kill , murder , slaughter , slay

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with topping
dope , hope , scope

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Variants

List of all variants of topping that leads to same result
topping , toppings , top , topped , tops , top up , top-up , top-ups , topped up , topping up , tops up , top off , topped off , topping off , tops off , top out , topped out , topping out , tops out

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'toppian' meaning 'to be on top'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'topping' is also used in the field of geology to describe the upper layer of soil.

2. In the game of chess, a checkmate is achieved when the king is in a position to be 'topped' or captured.

3. In the world of fashion, a 'top' is a garment worn on the upper part of the body, such as a shirt, blouse, or sweater.

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Related Concepts

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1. summit: The highest point of a mountain or hill.

2. peak: The highest point or point of greatest intensity.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'topping' has been used metaphorically to describe someone dominating a sexual encounter or relationship. In music, 'topping the charts' refers to a song becoming the most popular or successful.

How to Memorize "topping"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of placing something on the top of something else.
   - Imagine yourself adding the final touch to a cake or painting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'topping' with the idea of adding the final touch or being on top.
   - Think of a cake with whipped cream on top.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Top of the cake' to remember the meaning of topping as 'the act of placing something on the top of something else'.

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