Basic Details
Word: Tops
Part of Speech: Noun / Verb
Meaning: The highest point or upper part of something; can also mean to overcome or do better than someone else.
Synonyms: Summits, peaks, upper parts, victories
Antonyms: Bottoms, lows, bases
Idioms and Phrases
- On top of the world: Feeling extremely happy and successful. Example: "After winning the competition, she felt on top of the world."
- Top-notch: Of the highest quality. Example: "The restaurant was top-notch, serving delicious food and offering great service."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The mountains tops were covered in snow, creating a beautiful winter scene.
Example 2: She always tries her best in school to stay at the top of her class.
Example 3: The kids played tops in the playground, spinning them fast on the ground.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the highest point on Earth is Mount Everest, which stands at 8,848 metres above sea level? It's a popular challenge for climbers from all over the world!
Famous Quote
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." Albert Schweitzer
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "tops" mean?
a) The lowest point
b) The highest point
c) A type of fabric
d) A kind of food
Answer: b) The highest point
2. Which of these is a synonym of "tops"?
a) Valley
b) Base
c) Peak
d) Ground
Answer: c) Peak
3. What is the opposite of "tops"?
a) High
b) Middle
c) Bottoms
d) Above
Answer: c) Bottoms
4. Which sentence uses "tops" correctly?
a) He was on top of the tree, waving at his friends.
b) She had tops of ice and water for lunch.
c) They found the tops at the bottom of the box.
d) The tops were painting in class.
Answer: a) He was on top of the tree, waving at his friends.
5. What does "top-notch" mean?
a) Bad quality
b) Average quality
c) Of the highest quality
d) Complaining quality
Answer: c) Of the highest quality
