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Meaning of overhead
The primary meaning of the word "overhead" refers to something that is located or taking place above one's head.
Etymology of overhead
The word "overhead" has its roots in Old English, with "over" meaning "above" or "beyond" and "head" referring to the upper part of the human body
Historically, the term "overhead" was used to describe something that was physically above one's head, such as a ceiling or a roof
Over time, the term has taken on additional meanings, including financial and sporting connotations
Synonyms
Definitions
- Located or taking place above one's head
- * A cost or expense incurred in the operation of a business, such as rent, salaries, and utilities
- * In sports, especially tennis, a shot that is hit above the head
Usage Examples
- The overhead light in the room was too bright
- * The company's overhead costs were too high, so they had to lay off some employees
- * The tennis player hit an impressive overhead shot, winning the point
Antonyms
under
below
beneath
lower
down
downstairs
underground
subsurface
subterranean
bottom
base
foundation
ground
floor
underside
belly
bottomless
lowest
deep
low
nether
inferior
subordinate