In obsolete terms the difference between image and top
is that
image is show; appearance; cast while
top is eve; verge; point.
As nouns the difference between image and top
is that
image is an optical or other representation of a real object; a graphic; a picture while
top is the highest part or component of an object.
As verbs the difference between image and top
is that
image is to represent symbolically while
top is to cover on the top or with a top.
As an adjective top is
best; of the highest quality or rank.
As an adverb top is
rated first.