crown and top share a recorded sense, so the question is not what they mean but which one fits. crown means “the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy”. top means “the upper part of anything”. top is the more common of the two in everyday English.
/ˈkɹaʊn/
1.n.the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
“the colonies revolted against the Crown”
2.n.the part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel
3.n.a wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory
/ˈtɑp/
1.n.the upper part of anything
“the mower cuts off the tops of the grass”
2.n.the highest or uppermost side of anything
“put your books on top of the desk”
3.n.the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
“the view from the peak was magnificent”
| crown | top | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɹaʊn/ | /ˈtɑp/ |
| Said | krown | tahp |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| Letters | 5 | 3 |
| Parts of speech | noun, verb | noun, verb, adjective |
| Senses | 16 | 22 |
| How common | Common | Core |
| Synonyms | none recorded | none recorded |
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