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On the top of.
- He sat atop the mountain, waiting for the end of the world.
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On the top (with of).dated
- He sat atop of the mountain, waiting for the end of the world.
syn. on top · ontop
atop
ә'tɒp5 senses · 116 ms
Level B1
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On, to, or at the top.archaicliterarynot-comparable
- He has a handsome face, still bearded in the midst of a mostly clean-shaving nation, and with the white hairs prevalent on the cheeks and temples; his head is bald atop, though hardly from the uneasiness of wearing a crown.
- The envoy found the French king playing the part of horse while his young son rode atop.