On top Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈtɑp/, /ˈtɔp

AHN TOP or AWN TOP

UK

ˈɒn/ /tˈɒp

ON TOP

Definition

Used to mean 'above' or 'at the highest part of something'. It can also mean 'in addition to' or 'in control' depending on context.

Usage & Nuances

'On top' is often literal (physical position: 'on top of the box') but also idiomatic: 'on top of that' (additionally), 'be on top of things' (manage well). Be careful not to confuse with 'on the top' (more specific). Usually informal.

• Spanish: encima - arriba - además
• Portuguese (BR): em cima - por cima - além disso
• Portuguese (PT): em cima - por cima - além disso
• Chinese (Simplified): 在上面 - 此外
• Chinese (Traditional): 在上面 - 此外
• Hindi: ऊपर - इसके अलावा
• Arabic: فوق - بالإضافة إلى ذلك
• Bengali: উপর - উপরে - অতিরিক্ত (প্রসঙ্গে) - নিয়ন্ত্রণে (প্রসঙ্গে)
• Russian: наверху - поверх - вдобавок (в контексте) - под контролем (в контексте)
• Japanese: 上 - 上に - その上（追加の意味） - 把握して（管理の意味）
• Vietnamese: trên - phía trên - bên trên - ngoài ra (nghĩa bổ sung) - kiểm soát (nghĩa kiểm soát)
• Korean: 위 - 위에 - 게다가(추가적 의미) - 잘 관리하는(통제 의미)
• Turkish: üstünde - en üstte - ayrıca (ek olarak) - kontrolünde (duruma hakim)
• Urdu: اوپر - مزید (اضافی طور پر) - قابو میں (کنٹرول ہونا)
• Indonesian: di atas - di puncak - selain itu (tambahan) - mengendalikan (dalam konteks)

Example Sentences

The cat is sleeping on top of the fridge.

basic

Please put the books on top of the table.

basic

He stood on top of the hill and looked at the view.

basic

We had a flat tire, and on top of that, it started raining.

natural

Don't worry, I'm on top of things.

natural

She always wants to be on top in every situation.

natural