atop
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /əˈtɒp/
KK: /əˈtɑp/
adjective
Definition
In a position that is above or on the highest part of something.
Example
The cat sat atop the fence, watching the birds.
Conversation
Have you seen the new café that opened atop the hill?
Yeah, I went there last weekend!
I heard they have great views from atop that place.
Absolutely! It's the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the scenery.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
upper
topmost
overhead
Antonyms
lower
bottom
beneath
adverb
Definition
In a position that is on top of something.
Example
The cat sat atop the fence, watching the birds.
Conversation
Did you see the view from the hilltop?
Yeah, it was amazing! I loved standing atop the highest point.
I know, right? It felt like we were on top of the world!
preposition
Definition
In a position directly above something else; on top of.
Example
The cat sat atop the fence, watching the birds.
Conversation
Did you see the cat sitting atop the roof yesterday?
Yeah! It looked so relaxed up there.
I wonder how it even got atop the roof in the first place.
Root Explanation
Atop originates from the Old English 'atop' (meaning on top of). The word describes a position that is situated on the uppermost part of something.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'on top of' something — that's what atop means.
Visually Confused Words
top
cathop
atropa
astoop