overhead
word
Definition
‘Overhead’ can mean something directly above you, or the ongoing costs required to run a business that are not tied to making a specific product.
Usage & Nuances
'Overhead' (noun/adjective) is common in business for expenses like rent, utilities, and salaries that are not production costs. As an adjective/adverb, means 'above the head' (light overhead, trees overhead). Do not confuse business 'overhead' with physical 'overhead'; context helps tell them apart.
Example Sentences
The lights overhead are very bright.
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The company has high overhead and low profits.
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A large bird flew overhead.
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Watch out—there’s a branch hanging overhead.
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Our overhead went up after we moved to the new office downtown.
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You can store your bag in the overhead compartment on the plane.
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