Meaning
Used to add another point, often implying it's an additional problem or issue
Primary Function
Additive discourse marker
Communicative Purpose
To introduce an additional piece of information, often to emphasize a point or show that a situation is even worse or more complicated
Pattern
on top of that
Core Structure
on top of that
Função primária
Additive discourse marker
Propósito comunicativo
To introduce an additional piece of information, often to emphasize a point or show that a situation is even worse or more complicated
Situações de gatilho
Complaining, telling a story, explaining a situation
Contextos
Informal conversations, spoken English, everyday discussions
Padrão
on top of that
Estrutura central
on top of that
Slots de substituição
Additional information or point, often introduced by a preposition or conjunction
Colocados típicos
- and
- also
- furthermore
Substituições comuns
- what's more
- additionally
- moreover
Erros comuns
Using 'in top of' or 'on the top of'
Similar / contraste
in addition, furthermore, what's more
Interferências
Confusing with 'on the top of' for physical location
Família do chunk
- additive discourse markers
Nuance
Often used for negative accumulation, but can be positive, very conversational and informal
Efeito pragmático
Creates a sense of adding one more thing, often exasperation or frustration
Dica de memória
Extra problem
Nota
This chunk is used to add another point, often in a negative context, and is very common in casual conversation.
Upgrade path
also, furthermore
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