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on the top vs on top

Both 'on the top' and 'on top' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'On the top' is used when referring to a specific location or position, while 'on top' is used to indicate that something is physically above or covering something else.

Last updated: March 08, 2024 • 1999 views

on the top

This phrase is correct when referring to a specific location or position.

Use 'on the top' when you want to specify a particular location or position, such as 'The book is on the top shelf.'

Examples:

The cat is on the top of the tree.
The key is on the top of the table.
The painting is on the top floor of the building.

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I'm putting this on the top.
These jeans are elastic on the top.
And that would be an f on the top.
You might want to look on the top right-hand corner of the green tent.
And that would be an f on the top.
So, each one of these on the top here, and...
There's a statue of Napoleon on the top.
The white chocolate mousse on the top is an experiment, - so I can't vouch for its consistency.
I like it when it's been sitting around for a while, and it gets that skin on the top.
And I've knitted a little pattern on the top here, but if you don't like it I can change it.
It's on a tower on the top, tony.
You used to drop the H-bomb, people would look up, put your resume on the top.
Like he wasn't sitting on the top step listening to every word.
So then, I jumped on the top like that, with my team, and it works.
On the list of people that know about this pregnancy, I'm thinking Rachel's not really on the top.
You see the timeline on the top.
That looks like a little house with a roof on the top.
We should focus on the top and back portions of the skull.
Glasses go on the top row.
Please don't spill coffee on the top secret file.

Alternatives:

at the top
on the highest point
on the uppermost level
on the peak
on the summit

on top

This phrase is correct when indicating that something is physically above or covering something else.

Use 'on top' to describe something that is positioned above or covering another object, such as 'The cup is on top of the table.'

Examples:

The cat is on top of the roof.
The blanket is on top of the bed.
The hat is on top of the coat.

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I dreamed I was on top of a tall building alone amongst the clouds.
They are not going to put anything they steal on top.
Me underneath and you on top.
They put the old stock on top.
Nine Immortal men live on top of the mountain.
I got on top the last time.
Really psyched, standing on top of a...
There's actually normal muscle on top of it.
We would lay on top of that the map of the ecological communities.
Right on top of our Energy Star-qualified washer from Circuit City.
The pen's right on top of your lung there.
On a case on top of the VCR.
We're about to be boarded right on top of your position.
We're on top of the monument.
Mary, put the big ones on top.
Always trying to put me on top.
The boat turned over on top of us.
The best parts are on top.
Left thumb on top versus right thumb on top.
Smaller logs on top, kindling on top of that.

Alternatives:

above
over
atop
on the surface of
covering

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