ATOP Synonyms: 6 Similar and Opposite Words

atop

preposition

Definition of atop next

as in above

chiefly US, somewhat old-fashioned + literary on top of The house sits atop a cliff overlooking the ocean.

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Recent Examples of atop After all, a sandy dance floor calls for a very different footwear strategy than a reception set atop a stone terrace—if shoes are required at all. —

Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2026 In arguably the toughest weight class in the sport, Minnesota’s Max McEnelly stood atop the 184-pound class Saturday night as the national champion. —

Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026 Orion spaceacraft to launch atop a Block 1 version of SLS rocket (with upper stage TBD) with four crew. —

Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026 The Pirates hope Hernandez and pitching prospect Bubba Chandler, will slot in behind National League Cy Young winner Paul Skenes atop their rotation for years to come. —

Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for atop

Recent Examples of Synonyms for atop

above

Preposition

Set the scene The Cape sits on a bluff above Monuments Beach, the local surf break that draws board-toting regulars from dawn to dusk.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
The earthquake's epicenter was approximately 14 miles east-northeast of San Ardo and occurred above sea level.

— CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 18 Mar. 2026