Phrase guide

top of one's class

adv · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

Having the highest academic grades among one's class or other cohort of students.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • I graduated top of my class from college.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

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adv

Meaning 2

Best among one's peers.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly, not-comparable

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noun

Meaning 3

One who is top of one's class.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • I graduated from college as the top of my class.

Meaning relationships

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History

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