Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tope
Noun
/təʊp/
Definition
A term often used in British English, denoting a lid or top, particularly for a container.
Examples
- The tope of the bottle came off easily.
- She placed a colorful tope on the jar to keep the contents fresh.
- In the final scene, the artist added a tope of paint to the sculpture.
Meaning
In a more general sense, ‘tope’ can refer to the uppermost part of something or the act of covering or topping off.
Synonyms
- cap
- lid
- cover
- topper