top of one's class

adverb

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

“I graduated top of my class from college.”

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Meanings

adverbtop of one's class (not comparable)
  1. not comparableHaving the highest academic grades among one's class or other cohort of students.

    I graduated top of my class from college.

  2. broadlynot comparableBest among one's peers.
nountop of one's class (uncountable)
  1. uncountableOne who is top of one's class.

    I graduated from college as the top of my class.

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APA

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“top of one's class.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/top%20of%20one's%20class. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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