topped

Everyday

1. Topped means covered on top with something, like «a cake topped with cream». tree →
2. Topped means went higher than or beat, like «sales topped a million». tree →
3. Topped up means filled again to the top. tree →

In the lessons

In cooking and recipes «topped with» tells what goes on top. In maths and news it means went above a number («the temperature topped 30 degrees»). Phrases: «topped with», «topped up», «topped the charts», «topped the list».

Examples

• The pizza was topped with cheese and tomatoes. tree →
• She topped her class in spelling. tree →
• The song topped the charts for weeks. tree →
• Mum topped up my water bottle. tree →
• The temperature topped 35 degrees. tree →
• Ice cream topped with sprinkles is my favourite. tree →
• The mountain was topped with snow. tree →

Note

Double the p: top – topped – topping. In maths, «topped 100» means went over 100, so more than 100. «Topped up» (UK) is used for adding more credit, money or liquid. Do not confuse with «toppled» (fell over).