Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

top rung

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.20 in modern English

Syllables
top rung
IPA
10
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The highest step on a ladder.

noun

The highest level, ultimate position, or peak of achievement within a hierarchy, such as a profession, a corporate organization, or social class.

Informal

adj

Belonging to the top rung.

Usage

Inflected Forms

top rungs (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

bottom rug

Synonyms

top tier

Questions

What does top rung mean?
The highest step on a ladder.

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