On top
preposition
In the highest position.
He climbed up and sat on top of the tree.
Often appears as...
- on top of the world
- on top of the situation
adverb
In addition to.
There's that problem to deal with and, on top of that, my car just broke down.
Often appears as...
- on top of that
- on top of everything
adjective
Successful or leading.
She's on top at work and in her personal life.
Often appears as...
- stay on top
- be on top
Usage tips
Positive
preposition
Covering or being applied to.
She spread butter on top of the bread.
Often appears as...
- place on top
- put on top
adverb
Close together in space or time.
One thing happening right on top of another.
Often appears as...
- right on top
- happening on top
preposition
In the highest position.
He climbed up and sat on top of the tree.
Often appears as...
- on top of the world
- on top of the situation
adverb
In addition to.
There's that problem to deal with and, on top of that, my car just broke down.
Often appears as...
- on top of that
- on top of everything
adjective
Successful or leading.
She's on top at work and in her personal life.
Often appears as...
- stay on top
- be on top
Usage tips
Positive
preposition
Covering or being applied to.
She spread butter on top of the bread.
Often appears as...
- place on top
- put on top
adverb
Close together in space or time.
One thing happening right on top of another.
Often appears as...
- right on top
- happening on top
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Position
Used when someone or something is literally the highest point in a physical space.
We put our flag on top of the mountain.
Pro Tip 2/2Hierarchy Importance
Implies a rank or status at the highest level in a system or organization.
She worked hard to get on top of her company.
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