Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

atop

preposition
/əˈtɒp/
Definition
On the top of; over; upon.
Examples
  • The cat sat atop the fence, watching the birds.
  • He placed the box atop the stack of other boxes.
  • Atop the mountain, they felt a sense of accomplishment.
Meaning
The word ‘atop’ indicates a position at the highest point or surface of something.
Synonyms
  • on
  • upon
  • over