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- [top-uh l]
- /ˈtɒp əl/
- /ˈtɒp.l̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [top-uh l]
- /ˈtɒp əl/
Definitions of topple word
- verb without object topple to fall forward, as from having too heavy a top; pitch; tumble down. 1
- verb without object topple to lean over or jut, as if threatening to fall. 1
- verb with object topple to cause to topple. 1
- verb with object topple to overthrow, as from a position of authority: to topple the king. 1
- verb topple If someone or something topples somewhere or if you topple them, they become unsteady or unstable and fall over. 0
- verb topple Topple over means the same as topple. 0
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Origin of topple
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
1535-45; earlier top to tilt, topple (see tope1) + -le
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Parts of speech for Topple
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
topple popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
topple usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for topple
verb topple
- belly up — If a company goes belly up, it does not have enough money to pay its debts.
- belly-flop — to do a belly flop, as in diving or sledding.
- blow down — to open a valve in a steam boiler to eject any sediment that has collected
- bobble — A bobble is a small ball of material, usually made of wool, which is used for decorating clothes.
- boot out — If someone boots you out of a job, organization, or place, you are forced to leave it.
noun topple
- cave-in — a collapse, as of anything hollow: the worst cave-in in the history of mining.
- cavein — a hollow in the earth, especially one opening more or less horizontally into a hill, mountain, etc.
- descent — A descent is a movement from a higher to a lower level or position.
- drop-off — a vertical or very steep descent: The trail has a drop-off of several hundred feet.
Antonyms for topple
verb topple
- knock together — to strike a sounding blow with the fist, knuckles, or anything hard, especially on a door, window, or the like, as in seeking admittance, calling attention, or giving a signal: to knock on the door before entering.
- erect — Rigidly upright or straight.
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See also
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