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top; peak; summit

Noun

  1. 1

    top; peak; summit

    The very top of something standing.

    Korean definition: 서 있는 것의 가장 위쪽.

    • There is a large lake at the very top of the mountain known as a volcano.

    • Living on the top floor of the apartment, he had a hard time whenever the elevator broke down.

  2. 2

    top; head; leader

    (slang) The highest position within an organization or institution; or a person who holds such a position.

    Korean definition: (속된 말로) 단체나 기관 등의 가장 높은 지위. 또는 그런 지위에 있는 사람.

    • As a director of the company, he made every effort to rise to the top position.

    • With the death of my father, the chairman, I suddenly had to act as head of the company.

  3. 3

    crown; top of the head

    The very top of one's head.

    Korean definition: 머리의 맨 위쪽.

    • Seeing his disappointing son, the father's anger rose to the top of his head.

    • They say kids who are still wet behind the ears are committing serious crimes.