tops
word · lemma: top
/ˈtɑps/
tahps
/tˈɒps/
tops
Definition
As the plural of 'top', it usually means the highest parts or upper surfaces of things. It can also mean short shirts worn by women, depending on the context.
Usage & Nuances
Context is very important. In everyday English, 'tops' often means upper parts of objects ('the tops of the trees') or clothing items ('summer tops'). Don't confuse it with informal 'top' meaning excellent; that use is less common in the plural.
Spanish: parte superior - cima - blusa (feminina)Portuguese (BR): parte de cima - topo - blusaPortuguese (PT): parte de cima - topo - topChinese (Simplified): 顶部 - 上面 - 女式上衣Chinese (Traditional): 頂部 - 上面 - 女式上衣Hindi: ऊपरी हिस्सा - चोटी - टॉप (महिला परिधान)Arabic: الجزء العلوي - الأعلى - بلوزة قصيرةBengali: শীর্ষ - উপরের অংশ - টপস (পোশাক)Russian: вершины - верхушки - топы (одежда)Japanese: 頂上 - 上部 - トップス（服）Vietnamese: đỉnh - phần trên - áo thun (áo nữ)Korean: 꼭대기 - 윗부분 - 탑(의류)Turkish: tepe - üst kısım - üst (giysi)Urdu: چوٹی - اوپری حصہ - ٹاپس (لباس)Indonesian: đỉnh - phần trên - áo thun nữ
Example Sentences
The tops of the mountains were white with snow.
basic
She bought two new tops for summer.
basic
We cleaned the tops of the tables.
basic
You can see the city from the tops of those hills.
natural
This store has really cute tops right now.
natural
The wind was so strong it shook the tops of the trees.
natural