Top with Meaning in English
expression
ˈtɑp/, /ˈtɔp/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
TAHP with, TAWP with
tˈɒp/ /wˈɪð
TOP with
Definition
To put something on top of another thing, especially as a cover or decoration, for example adding cheese on pizza or whipped cream on cake.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used with food for describing garnishing or finishing, e.g., 'top with cheese'. Common in recipes. The item you add follows 'with'. Not typically used outside of cooking or crafts.
Spanish: cubrir con - poner encima dePortuguese (BR): cobrir com - colocar por cima dePortuguese (PT): cobrir com - colocar por cima deChinese (Simplified): 用...覆盖 - 在上面加上Chinese (Traditional): 用...覆蓋 - 在上面加上Hindi: ऊपर से डालना - ऊपर सजानाArabic: غطى بـ - وضع فوقBengali: উপরে দিন - উপরে সাজানRussian: посыпать - украсить сверхуJapanese: 〜をのせる - 〜で仕上げるVietnamese: phủ lên trên - rắc lên trênKorean: 얹다 - 위에 올리다Turkish: üzerine koymak - üzerine serpmekUrdu: اوپر رکھنا - اوپر سجاناIndonesian: taburi dengan - beri di atas
Example Sentences
Sprinkle the cake and top with strawberries.
basic
After baking, top with tomato slices.
basic
You can top with grated cheese before serving.
basic
For extra crunch, top with crushed nuts at the end.
natural
Just before serving, I always top with fresh basil.
natural
Feel free to top with whatever you like—get creative!
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