on top: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

  • 1.

    General Englishneutral
    • Located on the uppermost surface of something; physically above or atop.

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    • The cat was sleeping peacefully on top of the warm radiator.

      The cat lay resting on the upper surface of the warm heater.

    • We placed the birthday cake on top of the decorated table for everyone to see.

      The cake was put on the uppermost part of the decorated table.

    • There was a layer of snow on top of the roof after the overnight storm.

      Snow covered the highest surface of the roof following the storm.

    • She balanced the vase carefully on top of the shelf to avoid it falling.

      She placed the vase on the upper surface of the shelf with care.

  • 2.

    General Englishinformalcolloquial
    • In addition; besides.

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    • On top of the regular menu, the chef added some seasonal specials today.

      In addition to the usual dishes, the chef offered special seasonal items.

    • We have to pay the rent first, and on top of that, there are utility bills to cover.

      Besides the rent, we also have to pay additional utility expenses.

    • On top of working full-time, she volunteers at the local shelter every weekend.

      Besides her full-time job, she also helps as a volunteer on weekends.

  • 3.

    General Englishneutral
    • In a dominant, superior, or leading position; having the advantage or being in control.

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    • After years of hard work, the team is finally on top of the league standings.

      The team now holds the leading position in the league after much effort.

    • She felt on top after securing the promotion and gaining respect from her peers.

      She felt dominant and successful after being promoted and earning colleagues' respect.

    • The company remains on top in the market due to its innovative products.

      The company holds a superior position in the market because of its new products.

  • 4.

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    • Occupying the highest position in an ordered set or list.

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    • His name was on top of the list of candidates selected for the interview.

      His name appeared at the highest position on the candidate list.

    • The athlete finished on top of the final leaderboard after a strong performance.

      The athlete ranked first on the final score list due to excellent performance.

    • She was proud to see her artwork on top of the chart for most popular pieces.

      She was happy that her art was ranked highest among the popular works.

    • On top of the exam results, he received a certificate for outstanding achievement.

      Besides the exam scores, he was awarded a certificate recognizing his excellence.

Examples:

  • EN: He has a lisp, and he stammers a bit, gets stuck with his tongue, has breathing problems when speaking, suffers from loss of memory, attacks of anxiety, he gets hoarse, and he spatters on top of it.
    ES: Cecea, y es un poco tartamudo, se le traba la lengua, tiene problemas respiratorios cuando habla, tiene pérdidas de memoria, ataques de ansiedad, se queda afónico, y además, borbotea.
  • EN: And I'll paint you on top of some mesa against the desert sunset.
    ES: Y yo te pintaré sobre lo alto de alguna colina con el ocaso del desierto de fondo.
  • EN: Just imagine her luck, he has heaps of money and is a fool on top of it.
    ES: Imagínese qué suerte, tiene montones de dinero y además es tonto.
  • EN: Coming on top of that other. Save her soul.
    ES: Si hubiera aguantado más, pude haberlos cansado.
  • EN: Then I'll see the Soviets in Baku... and old Golder will be back on top.
    ES: De allí a Baku, para negociar con los soviéticos. Y hablarán del viejo Golder.
  • EN: "Now, Mister...not only are you the best swordsman and the most courageous, but on top of that..."
    ES: "Ahora, Señor Estudiante...no sereis solo el mejor espadachín y el mas temerario, sino ademas..."
  • EN: But when he heard something that displeased him, he climbed on top of the load they carried, pointed his nose skyward, and howled.
    ES: Pero cuando oía algo que le desagradaba, se subía encima de la carga que llevaban, elevaba el hocico hacia el cielo y aullaba.
  • EN: And your name's right on top of the list.
    ES: Y tú estás en la cabeza de la lista.
  • EN: Now, here's a lot, folks. It doesn't look very big on top, but it's all yours as far down as you wanna go, and it's dirt cheap.
    ES: No se ve muy grande, pero es todo suyo tanto como lo quieran, y es suciamente barato.
  • EN: Oh, we are sitting on top of the world.
    ES: ¡Oh! ¡Estamos sentados en la cima del mundo!
  • EN: Yes, Otto, we are sitting on top of the world.
    ES: Sí, Otto estamos sentados en la cima del mundo.
  • EN: the nerve she has to come dancing here tonight and on top of it, with her ... cavalier
    ES: ¡Qué frialdad la suya... venir a bailar aquí esta noche! Y encima, con su caballero.
  • EN: We were all crazy... on top of the wall...
    ES: Estábamos como locos. En lo alto del muro...
  • EN: Strange you two should drop in here this evening, on top of everybody wanting to murder everybody else!
    ES: Es extraño, que Uds. hayan venido aquí esta noche, además de todos los que quieren... ¡liquidar a todos los otros!
  • EN: and then on top of it, look. He poured his coffee into his saucer. Used the backstroke like that.
    ES: Y por si fuera poco, volcó el café en el platillo así, hacia atrás.
  • EN: He has a lisp, and he stammers a bit, gets stuck with his tongue, has breathing problems when speaking, suffers from loss of memory, attacks of anxiety, he gets hoarse, and he spatters on top of it.
    ES: Cecea, y es un poco tartamudo, se le traba la lengua, tiene problemas respiratorios cuando habla, tiene pérdidas de memoria, ataques de ansiedad, se queda afónico, y además, borbotea.
  • EN: And I'll paint you on top of some mesa against the desert sunset.
    ES: Y yo te pintaré sobre lo alto de alguna colina con el ocaso del desierto de fondo.
  • EN: Just imagine her luck, he has heaps of money and is a fool on top of it.
    ES: Imagínese qué suerte, tiene montones de dinero y además es tonto.
  • EN: Coming on top of that other. Save her soul.
    ES: Si hubiera aguantado más, pude haberlos cansado.
  • EN: Then I'll see the Soviets in Baku... and old Golder will be back on top.
    ES: De allí a Baku, para negociar con los soviéticos. Y hablarán del viejo Golder.
  • EN: "Now, Mister...not only are you the best swordsman and the most courageous, but on top of that..."
    ES: "Ahora, Señor Estudiante...no sereis solo el mejor espadachín y el mas temerario, sino ademas..."
  • EN: But when he heard something that displeased him, he climbed on top of the load they carried, pointed his nose skyward, and howled.
    ES: Pero cuando oía algo que le desagradaba, se subía encima de la carga que llevaban, elevaba el hocico hacia el cielo y aullaba.
  • EN: And your name's right on top of the list.
    ES: Y tú estás en la cabeza de la lista.
  • EN: Now, here's a lot, folks. It doesn't look very big on top, but it's all yours as far down as you wanna go, and it's dirt cheap.
    ES: No se ve muy grande, pero es todo suyo tanto como lo quieran, y es suciamente barato.
  • EN: Oh, we are sitting on top of the world.
    ES: ¡Oh! ¡Estamos sentados en la cima del mundo!
  • EN: Yes, Otto, we are sitting on top of the world.
    ES: Sí, Otto estamos sentados en la cima del mundo.
  • EN: the nerve she has to come dancing here tonight and on top of it, with her ... cavalier
    ES: ¡Qué frialdad la suya... venir a bailar aquí esta noche! Y encima, con su caballero.
  • EN: We were all crazy... on top of the wall...
    ES: Estábamos como locos. En lo alto del muro...
  • EN: Strange you two should drop in here this evening, on top of everybody wanting to murder everybody else!
    ES: Es extraño, que Uds. hayan venido aquí esta noche, además de todos los que quieren... ¡liquidar a todos los otros!
  • EN: and then on top of it, look. He poured his coffee into his saucer. Used the backstroke like that.
    ES: Y por si fuera poco, volcó el café en el platillo así, hacia atrás.

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