top; surface; aspect; superior
Meanings
6 senses · 13 examplesnoun
the top; a higher place; above
Refers to a physical location that is higher than a reference point.
A stone bridge spans the small river.
The book is placed on the table.
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The plane flew over the cloud layer.
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the preceding part; earlier part
Refers to an earlier section in a sequence, text, or speech.
Various examples were listed above.
Please refer to the regulations mentioned above.
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the surface; outside
Refers to the outermost layer or exterior of an object.
Slogans are posted on the wall.
There is a layer of dust on the table.
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aspect; respect; regard
Used to specify a particular facet or area of consideration.
He has put a lot of effort into improving the varieties.
He works very hard in his studies.
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the higher-ups; superiors; authority
Refers to people in higher positions of authority within an organization.
The higher-ups sent two cadres here to help with our work.
This is an instruction from above.
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the previous generation; elders in the family
Refers to parents, uncles, aunts, or grandparents within a family hierarchy.
We have to listen to our elders.
The house was left by the previous generation.