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overhead

Pronunciation: [ˈoʊvərhɛd]

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Learn how to use overhead in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “finance”

(noun) the money a business spends to keep running that is not directly tied to making products or services. It's like the costs for rent, utilities, and salaries that help the business function.

Example

The company's overhead is quite low because they operate from a small office.

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High overhead costs can make it hard for a business to profit.

Example

What is the overhead for this month compared to last month?

Context: “position”

(adverb) being above or in the air. If something is overhead, it is above your head, like clouds or a bird flying.

Example

The airplane flew overhead during the picnic.

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There were no planes flying overhead today; it was completely quiet.

Example

Is there anything overhead that we should be aware of?

Context: “location”

(adjective) refers to something that is situated above; it can describe something positioned up high. Like when you look up and see a light or something hanging.

Example

The overhead light in the room made it bright and cheerful.

Example

The overhead branches were too low and kept hitting my head.

Example

What is that overhead structure above us?

How to pronounce overhead

Pronunciation: [ˈoʊvərhɛd]

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