overhead (Meaning)

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overhead (n)

the expense of maintaining property (e.g., paying property taxes and utilities and insurance); it does not include depreciation or the cost of financing or income taxes

(computer science) the processing time required by a device prior to the execution of a command

(computer science) the disk space required for information that is not data but is used for location and timing

a transparency for use with an overhead projector

(nautical) the top surface of an enclosed space on a ship

a hard return hitting the tennis ball above your head

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overhead (a)

located or originating from above

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overhead (r)

above your head; in the sky

above the head; over the head

Webster

overhead (adv.)

Aloft; above; in or attached to the ceiling or roof; in the story or upon the floor above; in the zenith.

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overhead Sentence Examples

  1. The air conditioning unit hummed overhead, providing a dull background noise.
  2. The helicopter hovered directly overhead, creating a deafening roar.
  3. The heavy object swung wildly overhead, threatening to crush anyone in its path.
  4. The electrical wires hung precariously overhead, posing a safety hazard.
  5. The ceiling fan whirled slowly overhead, casting a faint breeze over the room.
  6. The thunderclouds gathered overhead, darkening the sky and promising an imminent storm.
  7. The birds soared overhead in graceful formation, their cries echoing through the air.
  8. The bridge loomed overhead, its massive structure casting a long shadow on the river below.
  9. The plane traced a white line overhead as it ascended into the sky.
  10. The acrobats performed daring stunts overhead, their agility and coordination breathtaking to behold.

FAQs About the word overhead

the expense of maintaining property (e.g., paying property taxes and utilities and insurance); it does not include depreciation or the cost of financing or inco

aloft,upward, above, over, upwards,,skyward

below, below, beneath,beneath,underneath, under, under, underneath,

The air conditioning unit hummed overhead, providing a dull background noise.

The helicopter hovered directly overhead, creating a deafening roar.

The heavy object swung wildly overhead, threatening to crush anyone in its path.

The electrical wires hung precariously overhead, posing a safety hazard.