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Definition of atop

atop

/əˈtɑːp/
a · top
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• preposition

1

On the top of; at the highest point or upper surface of something.

Example

"The medieval castle sits atop a steep rocky cliff overlooking the valley."

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• adverb

1

On, to, or at the top or highest part.

Example

"The pastry was layered with fresh cream with a single glazed cherry resting atop."

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• Rhymes for atop

• Nearby Words

atomizer
atone
atonement
atop
atrato
atrek
atrial

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as 'a toppe', a contraction of the prepositional phrase 'on top' (from Old English 'on' and 'topp').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Atop. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/atop
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