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 Italian nonne stirred pots full of sauce with a look of utter boredom and, here and there, Neapolitan ragazzi sat atop their motorini and gawped at the torture. —

Douglas Stuart, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026 Saturday was his best effort yet as Laureano went 2-for-3 with a double, a homer and two walks atop the order. —

Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026 Entering Sunday, he was tied with Young atop the leaderboard at 11 strokes under par. —

Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 12 Apr. 2026 Throughout the 1970s, prices remained mostly mounted atop pumps or in modular boards located at ground level. —

Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for atop

Recent Examples of Synonyms for atop

above

Preposition

Oil prices are likely to remain well above their levels prior to the Iran war, the consequences of which have choked global supply for the foreseeable future.

— Mike Sheen, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
While temperatures have largely been above average since the beginning of March, there haven't been many real warm days.

— Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026