overhead

[US]/ˌəʊvəˈhed/
[UK]/ˌoʊvərˈhed/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. situated above, at a higher level, or in the upper part
adv. above, in the sky, on a higher level
n. the cost of operating a business

Phrases & Collocations

overhead costs

overhead expenses

overhead projector

overhead storage

overhead bin

overhead lighting

overhead compartment

overhead view

overhead crane

overhead door

overhead transmission

overhead transmission line

overhead line

overhead cost

factory overhead

overhead light

overhead power line

overhead road

overhead system

overhead expense

general overhead

overhead travelling crane

no overhead

Example Sentences

plunge overhead into the water

the spiderweb of overhead transmission lines.

The overhead bird flew away.

an overhead cam four-cylinder engine.

quality illustrations for overhead projection.

overhead, the fan revolved slowly.

The seagulls circled overhead.

the stones overhead gleamed with phosphorescence.

they rub along because their overheads are so low.

Many stars overhead are invisible to the naked eye.

The people in the room overhead were very noisy yesterday evening.

Heavy overheads reduced his profits.

The planes flew overhead with a low drone.

That city has decided to do away with overhead wires.

Vultures circled overhead as the lions fed.

The sky was bright and cloudless overhead, and the tops of the trees shone rosily in the sun.

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