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Term: Atop

Description:

Atop is an adverb that describes a position or location on top of something. It can also be used as a preposition, indicating that something is positioned on top of another object or surface. This term expresses the idea of being at the highest point or surface. It is often used to communicate a sense of elevation or prominence.

Sample Sentences:

Sense 1: Adverb

1. She found her cat comfortably sleeping atop the bookshelf.
2. The flag waved proudly atop the highest mast.
3. The teacher placed the gold star atop her best student's test paper.

Sense 2: Preposition

1. The keys were left atop the table.
2. The snow was piled atop the mountain peaks.
3. The actor stood atop the stage, commanding the audience's attention.

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