1 being at a point or level higher than all others
2 of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
3 of the highest degree
4 of the very best kind
- classical,
- standard,
- traditional
5 highest in rank or authority
- main,
- major,
- paramount,
- predominant,
- predominate,
- sovereign
- [also sovran]
- ancillary,
- inferior,
- last,
- less,
- lesser,
- lower,
- lowly,
- second,
- secondary,
- subordinate,
- subsidiary
- assistant,
- assisting,
- coadjutor,
- deputy,
- junior,
- under
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- high
- over
- overhead
- superior
- aloft
- atop
- beyond
- on high
- upon
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- ignorant
- uninformed
- unaware
- unknowledgeable
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START THE QUIZHe came to the top of the stairs with a lamp in his hand, and wanted to know what the rumpus was about.
The offspring of the ungodly shall not bring forth many branches, and make a noise as unclean roots upon the top of a rock.
THE BIBLE, DOUAY-RHEIMS VERSIONVARIOUSThe jagged top and spurs of San Jacinto Mountain shone like the turrets and posterns of a citadel built of rubies.
RAMONAHELEN HUNT JACKSONThe way was under a double row of tall trees, which met at the top and formed a green arch over our heads.
MUSIC-STUDY IN GERMANYAMY FAYIn fact, his appearance was so formidable that Davy did not pause for a second look, but started off at the top of his speed.
DAVY AND THE GOBLINCHARLES E. CARRYLThen the roof itself, with its gables and dormer windows, softly folded itself flat down upon the top of the house, out of sight.
You never know when you are going to stumble upon a jewel in the most out-of-the-way corner.
MUSIC-STUDY IN GERMANYAMY FAY- aloft
- atop
- beyond
- high
- on high
- on top of
- over
- overhead
- raised
- superior
- upon
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