overhead (A2)
adverb/adjective/noun
Pronunciation: /ˌoʊvərˈhɛd/
Definition
Located or occurring directly above a person or thing.
Examples
The chandelier hung overhead.
There was a buzzing sound overhead.
He felt a sense of relief when the storm passed overhead.
How to Use overhead
- overhead (adverb)
- In or to a position directly above. — "A lamp hung overhead."
- overhead (adjective)
- Located directly above. — "The overhead lights were very bright."
- overhead (noun)
- Indirect costs of a business. — "The company is trying to cut down on overhead."
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