topples

top·ple

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [top-uh l]
- /ˈtɒp əl/
- /ˈtɒp.l̩/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [top-uh l]
- /ˈtɒp əl/

Definitions of topples word

verb without object topples to fall forward, as from having too heavy a top; pitch; tumble down. 1
verb without object topples to lean over or jut, as if threatening to fall. 1
verb with object topples to cause to topple. 1
verb with object topples to overthrow, as from a position of authority: to topple the king. 1

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Origin of topples

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 Topples

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Topples

topples 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.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

topples usage trend in Literature

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