Overhead: meaning, definitions and examples

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overhead

 

[ หˆoสŠvษ™rhษ›d ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

business

Expenses incurred in the normal course of business that are not directly attributed to a specific product or service. Overhead costs include rent, utilities, and administrative expenses.

Synonyms

expenses, indirect costs, operating costs

Examples of usage

  • The company had to cut overhead costs to improve profitability.
  • Overhead expenses were higher this quarter due to increased utility bills.
Context #2 | Noun

aviation

The height of an aircraft above the ground or sea level.

Synonyms

altitude, elevation, height

Examples of usage

  • The pilot adjusted the plane's altitude to maintain a safe overhead clearance.
  • The helicopter flew at a low overhead to avoid detection.
Context #3 | Adjective

general

Situated above someone's head.

Synonyms

above, elevated, upward

Examples of usage

  • The overhead light in the room was too bright.
  • The overhead storage compartment on the plane was full.

Translations

Translations of the word "overhead" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aรฉreo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŠเคชเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รœberkopf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ di atas kepala

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะด ะณะพะปะพะฒะพัŽ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nad gล‚owฤ…

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ ญไธŠ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท au-dessus de la tรชte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sobre la cabeza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baลŸ รผstรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋จธ๋ฆฌ ์œ„์—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููˆู‚ ุงู„ุฑุฃุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nad hlavou

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nad hlavou

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคด้กถไธŠ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nad glavo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ yfir hรถfuรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐัั‹ะฝะฐะฝ ะถะพา“ะฐั€ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒ•แƒ–แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baลŸ รผstรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sobre la cabeza

Etymology

The word 'overhead' originated in the 15th century in Middle English, derived from 'over' and 'head'. It initially referred to the upper part of the body, then evolved to mean situated above someone's head. The business sense of overhead costs emerged in the early 20th century, while the aviation meaning developed in the mid-20th century.

See also: beheader, head, headache, headband, headbands, header, headgear, headhunter, heading, headland, headline, headman, headmaster, headmistress, headpiece, headquarters, headrest, headscarf, headset, headshot, headsman, headstall, headstrong, headwear, headwind, headwrap, hothead.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,863, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.