Atop vs. Above

Atop vs. Above — Is There a Difference?
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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.
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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 average

Abovepreposition

Higher in rank, status, or position.

to stand head and shoulders above the rest

Abovepreposition

In addition to; besides.

above and beyond the call of dutyover and above

Abovepreposition

Surpassing in number or quantity; more than.

That amount is way above our asking price.
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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 interpretation

Aboveadverb

at an earlier place;

see above

Aboveadverb

in or to a place that is higher