on top of (Meaning)
on top of
the upper end, edge, or surface, the part that is nearest in space or time to the source or beginning, a comparable part of the superstructure, the head or top of the head, to reach a summit or crest, to shorten or remove the top of (a plant), of, relating to, or being at the top, the highest position, the flavor characterizing this particle, a garment worn on the upper body, in control of, the head of a plant, to bring to an end or climax, a commonly cylindrical or conoidal device that has a tapering point on which it is made to spin and that is used especially as a toy, a fitted, integral, or attached part or unit serving as an upper piece, lid, or covering, to gain ascendancy over, an upper piece, lid, or covering, to cover with a top or on the top, in a position of eminent success, happiness, or fame, to rise to, reach, or be at the top of, to be better than, in an impromptu manner, aces and kings in a hand or the three highest honors in a suit, the highest position (as in rank or achievement), of the highest quality, amount, or degree, the aboveground part of a plant having edible roots, informed about, a child's toy that has a point on which it can be made to spin, to complete the basic structure of (something, such as a high-rise building) by putting on a cap or uppermost section, to resupply or refill to capacity, to hit the top part of, to be superior to, beyond the bounds of what is expected, usual, normal, or appropriate, a fundamental quark that has an electric charge of + 2/3 and a measured energy of approximately 175 GeV, the highest point, level, or part of something, place, to go over the top of, in addition to, in sudden and unexpected proximity to, a forward spin given to a ball (as in golf or billiards) by striking it on or near the top or above the center, the first half of an inning in baseball, the stalk and leaves of a plant and especially one with edible roots, the highest degree or pitch conceivable or attained, to be or become higher than, to strike (a ball) above the center thereby imparting topspin, the loudest or highest range of a sound, to supply with a decorative or protective finish or final touch, such a part on a warship used as a fire-control station or antiaircraft gun platform, the stroke so given, to remove or cut the top of, a platform surrounding the head of a lower mast that serves to spread the topmast rigging, strengthen the mast, and furnish a standing place for men aloft, a person or thing at the top, chief, leading, to make an end, finish, or conclusion, the highest or uppermost region or part, the choicest part, topology
Synonyms & Antonyms of on top of
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on top of Sentence Examples
- The cat perched on top of the refrigerator, surveying its kingdom with feline grace.
- The stack of books teetered precariously on top of each other, threatening to topple over at any moment.
- The sculptor carefully placed the final piece on top of the marble statue, completing his masterpiece.
- The hiker reached the summit and stood triumphant on top of the mountain, his gaze sweeping over the breathtaking panorama.
- The tiny child balanced on top of the stool, her feet dangling precariously in the air.
- The conductor stood on top of the podium, waving his baton to guide the orchestra through a stirring symphony.
- The skier effortlessly glided down the mountainside, carving perfect turns on top of the pristine snow.
- The bird perched on top of the highest branch of the tree, its melodious song echoing through the forest.
- The house was perched on top of a hill, its windows offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
- The plane soared high in the sky, the clouds drifting serenely on top of it like cotton balls.
FAQs About the word on top of
the upper end, edge, or surface, the part that is nearest in space or time to the source or beginning, a comparable part of the superstructure, the head or top
besides,then, more, also, either, too, in addition to, furthermore, likewise, further
No antonyms found.
The cat perched on top of the refrigerator, surveying its kingdom with feline grace.
The stack of books teetered precariously on top of each other, threatening to topple over at any moment.
The sculptor carefully placed the final piece on top of the marble statue, completing his masterpiece.
The hiker reached the summit and stood triumphant on top of the mountain, his gaze sweeping over the breathtaking panorama.
