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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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Jennifer studies very hard and she is always on/at the top of her class.
Jennifer studies very hard and she is always on/at the top of her class.
Do both on and at fit in the above? If yes, are there any subtle differences in meaning? Thanks.
Do both on and at fit in the above? If yes, are there any subtle differences in meaning? Thanks.
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Grammar GeekHere, I've only heard "at the top of her class."Thanks, GG.
But when should I use "on the top of" and what does it mean? Is the following OK?
Put this book on the top of the pile.
Put your paper on top on mine.
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Hi Angliholic,
A is on [the] top of B = B is under / underneath / beneath / below A.
When A is a part / member of a set, A can only be 'at the top', especially when we talk about ranking. A, a student, is a part / member of a class; thus, A cannot be 'on the top of ' it, for 'at the top' means first. Here is another example of 'at the top of': John is at the top of his game
A is on [the] top of B = B is under / underneath / beneath / below A.
When A is a part / member of a set, A can only be 'at the top', especially when we talk about ranking. A, a student, is a part / member of a class; thus, A cannot be 'on the top of ' it, for 'at the top' means first. Here is another example of 'at the top of': John is at the top of his game
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Hoa ThaiHi Angliholic,
A is on [the] top of B = B is under / underneath / beneath / below A.
When A is a part / member of a set, A can only be 'at the top', especially when we talk about ranking. A, a student, is a part / member of a class; thus, A cannot be 'on the top of ' it, for 'at the top' means first. Here is another example of 'at the top of':
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