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ontopof

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/ɒnˈtɒp ɒv/ · on-top-of

in a position above or higher than something else.

Meanings

prepositionformal

in a position above or higher than something else.

کسی چیز کے اوپر یا اس سے بلند ایک جگہ پر.

اوپر

upar

Synonyms

aboveoveruponاوپربلندپر

Antonyms

belowunderbeneathنیچےتلےذیل میں

Common Collocations

  • on top of the world
  • on top of the situation
  • on top of each other

Example Sentences

The book is on top of the shelf.

کتاب الماری کے اوپر ہے۔

Kitaab almari ke upar hai.

She placed the vase on top of the table.

اس نے گلدان میز کے اوپر رکھا۔

Us ne guldhan mez ke upar rakha.

He has the highest priority on top of everything else.

اس کی سب چیزوں پر سب سے زیادہ ترجیح ہے۔

Us ki sab cheezon par sab se zyada tarjeeh hai.

Easily Confused With

upon:Although similar, 'upon' can imply a more formal or literary usage compared to 'on top of'.

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a hat placed on top of a head.

A stack of books with one book on top.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "on top of" — a phrase indicating a position above something

First known use: 19th century

The phrase has been used since the 19th century to describe physical placement and metaphorical states.