Definition

To be higher than something else or to exceed in quality or importance.

Example

The skyscraper overtops all the other buildings in the city.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you notice how the new building overtop the old ones downtown?

Yeah, it's huge! It really changes the skyline.

I think it really overtop everything else in the area.

Definitely! It's like a landmark already.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Overtop → It is formed from "over-" (meaning above or beyond) and "top" (meaning the highest point). The word "overtop" means to rise above or exceed the highest point of something.

Memory Tip

Think of something that goes 'above' ('over-') the 'highest point' ('top') — that's why overtopping means to exceed or rise above.

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