Translation
above, on top
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Word origin
From de ('from') plus sus ('up, above'), the latter from Latin sursum ('upwards'), from sub ('under') and versum ('turned').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- sursum
Examples
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The book is placed on top of the living room table.
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Put your coat on top of the rest of your things.
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He wrote his name on top of it without thinking.
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I am counting on it a lot to finish the project.
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Climb over the wall, it is faster.
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dessus: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 2: dessus, guerre, fête and 7 more words.