Jun 19, 2020 · Both of those uses are equally valid. As to which is more common, "atop" is a somewhat archaic word that is not frequently used in modern English. If used today, it is often in a poetic or literary context. The latter use is more poetic. Modern English would say The bird perched on top of the tower or The bird perched on the tower

Perched atop the boxcar of a moving train, Geddes could just make out the Alberta foothills. Margaret was pacing the same area of the floor in front of BJ and Hawkeye whom where perched by the window. There he remained, precariously perched for over an hour without the train slackening its pace.

Perched atop the boxcar of a moving train, Geddes could just make out the Alberta foothills. Margaret was pacing the same area of the floor in front of BJ and Hawkeye whom where perched by the window. There he remained, precariously perched for over an hour without the train slackening its pace.

To remain seated, poised, or balanced atop something. Often used in passive constructions. The cat perched on the limb of the tree, coolly watching the unfolding drama beneath it. I was perched on the beam for what felt like ages trying to keep the cables secure while the foreman ran for …

Aug 10, 2019 · Atop seems to be used interchangeably with on top of when in sentences such as atop (/on top of) a mountain, as a preposition. However, is it correct if I use it to replace on top of in the sentence below?

Atop is an adverb that describes a position on top of something. It means to be situated on or at the highest point of something. For example, a bird may be perched atop a tree or a person may stand atop a mountain.

• Steph and Joe are perched on their seats, leaning forward, alternately yelling plays and screaming at the officials. • The old medieval part is perched on a hilltop, the modern quarters, below.

Nov 10, 2012 · Perched atop a high mountain on the other side, its windows sparkling in the starry sky, was a vast castle with many turrets and towers. No "dummy 'it'" is required in the sentence: Perched atop a high mountain...was a vast castle... is perfectly grammatical.

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Jun 8, 2021 · — usually used as (be) perched. He stood there in his coat, a small hat perched on/atop his head. A bird was perched on the telephone wire. Their house is perched on a rocky cliff. The castle is perched high in/among the hills of Scotland.