Pronunciation: /tɑp ˈhɛvi/
adjective an adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'top heavy' describes something that has more weight or importance on the top compared to the bottom
A1 The top heavy box fell over easily.
A2 The top heavy tree swayed in the wind.
B1 The company's management structure is top heavy with too many executives.
B2 The organization became top heavy after the merger, leading to inefficiencies.
C1 The top heavy financial system was at risk of collapse due to its unsustainable practices.
C2 The government's top heavy bureaucracy hindered decision-making and progress.
adverb an adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, in this case 'top heavy' describes how something is distributed in terms of weight or importance
A1 The shelf is top heavy with all the books on one side.
A2 The treehouse was top heavy and swayed in the wind.
B1 The company's financial structure is top heavy, with most of the profits going to upper management.
B2 The new skyscraper design is top heavy, with a large penthouse on the upper floors.
C1 The political system is top heavy, with power concentrated in the hands of a few individuals.
C2 The organization's decision-making process is top heavy, with senior executives making all the major choices.
formal The company's financial structure is considered top heavy with a disproportionate amount of funds allocated to upper management.
informal The team is a bit top heavy with more experienced players dominating the lineup.
slang The new car looks cool but it's a little top heavy on the price.
figurative Her argument was top heavy with emotional appeals rather than logical reasoning.
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