Atop vs. Above
Difference Between Atop and Above
Atoppreposition
On the top of.
He sat atop the mountain, waiting for the end of the world.Abovepreposition
Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, as clothing.
He always put his coat on above his sweater.Atoppreposition
On the top, with "of".
Abovepreposition
In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface.
Atopadverb
On, to, or at the top.
Abovepreposition
Farther north than.
Idaho is above Utah.Atopadverb
on, to, or at the top
Abovepreposition
Rising; appearing out of reach height-wise.
Abovepreposition
(figuratively) Higher than; superior to in any respect; surpassing; higher in measure, degree, volume, or pitch, etc. than; out of reach; not exposed to; not likely to be affected by; incapable of negative actions or thoughts.
Even the chief of police is not above suspicion.He was always above reproach.I thought you said you were above these kinds of antics.That's above my comprehension.to cut above averageAbovepreposition
Higher in rank, status, or position.
to stand head and shoulders above the restAbovepreposition
In addition to; besides.
above and beyond the call of dutyover and aboveAbovepreposition
Surpassing in number or quantity; more than.
That amount is way above our asking price.Abovepreposition
In preference to.
Abovepreposition
Too proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined; too honorable to give.
The owner was above taking more than a token salary.Abovepreposition
Beyond; on the other side.
Abovepreposition
(theater) Upstage of.
Aboveadverb
Directly overhead; vertically on top of.
Aboveadverb
Higher in the same page; earlier in the order as far as writing products go.
Aboveadverb
Into or from heaven; in the sky.
He's in a better place now, floating free as the clouds above.Aboveadverb
In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream.
Aboveadverb
Higher in rank, power, or position.
He appealed to the court above.Aboveadverb
(archaic) In addition.
Aboveadverb
More in number.
Aboveadverb
Above zero; above freezing.
It was a cold day at only 5 above.Aboveadverb
(biology) On the upper half or the dorsal surface of an animal.
The sparrow I saw was rufous above and off-white below.Aboveadjective
Of heaven; heavenly.
Aboveadjective
Being located higher on the same page or on a preceding page.
Abovenoun
Heaven.
Abovenoun
Something, especially a person's name in legal documents, that appears higher on the same page or on a preceding page.
Abovenoun
Higher authority.
Abovenoun
(archaic) betterment, raised status or condition.
Aboveadjective
appearing earlier in the same text;
flaws in the above interpretationAboveadverb
at an earlier place;
see aboveAboveadverb
in or to a place that is higher
