preposition
atop
uh-TOP
preposition
1
On top of.
"A weathervane sat atop the old barn."
"She perched atop the wall to get a better view."
How to Use Atop
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA slightly more literary way of saying "on top of."
When to use it
More common in writing than in casual speech.
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A weathervane sat _____ the old barn.
Etymology
From a- ("on") + top.