Word
atop
US/əˈtɑp/
UK/ɐtˈɒp/
Definitions
01on top of
B2 · Upper Intermediate Literary
prep. on the very top of something.
prep. positioned on the highest point or surface of an object. Functions as a preposition taking a noun phrase object.
Español:encima de
“A small gold bird sat atop the wedding cake.”
“The ancient fortress sat atop a jagged limestone cliff, overlooking the valley where the two rivers met.”
Antonyms
02at the top
C1 · Advanced Literary · Archaic
adv. at or to the top of something.
adv. at, on, or to the highest part. Used as an adverbial modifier without a following noun phrase.
“The mountain was steep, but the view from atop was beautiful.”
“The hikers climbed for hours until they finally stood atop, gazing at the clouds drifting below the summit.”
Antonyms
Real-World Examples
“Unlike a traditional roof made of asphalt, metal or tiles, a green roof is made up of layers, including insulation, waterproofing and drainage, that allow plants to grow atop the building.” “Unlike a traditional roof made of asphalt, metal or tiles, a green roof is made up of layers, including insulation, water proofing and drainage, that allow plants to grow atop the building.” “Another shot finds Nicholas and his children perched atop the roof of a greenhouse, with the sisters wearing hats to hide their bald heads.” Etymology
From a- (“on”) + top.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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