on top of
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In control of, fully informed about, as in The weeds were terrible, but the new gardener was soon on top of them , or Our senator always manages to be on top of the issues .
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In addition to, following closely on, as in Several other benefits are being offered on top of a better salary , or On top of the flu Jane caught her sister's measles . [c. 1600]
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Also, on top of one another . Very close to, crowded, as in I didn't see her until she was right on top of us , or In these condominiums people are living right on top of one another . [Mid-1900s]
Example Sentences
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By contrast, four original iPhones would fit on top of a fully opened Galaxy Z TriFold.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
The minimum wage increases are on top of a 6.7% rise for over-21s and a 16.3% rise for 18 to 20-year-olds respectively last year, when there was also a rise in employers' National Insurance contributions.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
They are especially great on top of bran muffins or blueberry muffins, Ziata said.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
Heavy users of artificial intelligence report being overwhelmed by trying to keep up with and on top of the technology designed to make their lives easier.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
Then I put my phone on top of my computer for easier glaring.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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