Synonyms for atop
- preposition
Most common
Definitions
- prep. 1
On the top of.
He sat atop the mountain, waiting for the end of the world.
Example sentences
- upon I happened upon Bernard at a restaurant yesterday.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| atop | rising | |
| upon | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- upon2
- 5 letters
- above2, ontop
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (upon2 = 2 syllables).