On top of Meaning in English
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈtɑp/, /ˈtɔp/ /ˈəv
AWN TAWP uhv
ˈɒn/ /tˈɒp/ /ˈɒv
ON TOP ov
Definition
Physically, it means something is positioned above and touching another thing. It can also mean 'in addition to' something else, often referring to extra problems, responsibilities, or facts.
Usage & Nuances
Used for both physical placement ('Put your bag on top of the table') and for adding to a list of circumstances ('On top of that, it started raining'). In idiomatic usage, often introduces something extra or unexpected. Not used for inside or below positions.
Spanish: encima de - además dePortuguese (BR): em cima de - além dePortuguese (PT): em cima de - além deChinese (Simplified): 在...上面 - 除了...之外Chinese (Traditional): 在…上面 - 除了…之外Hindi: के ऊपर - के अतिरिक्तArabic: فوق - بالإضافة إلىBengali: এর ওপরে - উপরন্তুRussian: наверху - помимоJapanese: 上に - その上Vietnamese: trên - ngoài raKorean: 위에 - 게다가Turkish: üstünde - ayrıcaUrdu: کے اوپر - اس کے علاوہIndonesian: di atas - selain itu
Example Sentences
Put the books on top of the table.
basic
There is a cat on top of the car.
basic
She put her bag on top of her suitcase.
basic
On top of all his work, he has to take care of his family.
natural
On top of that, it started to rain.
natural
He forgot his wallet on top of everything else.
natural