Synonyms for

Overhead

Verb / ˈəʊvɜ:ˈhed / Another word for overhead — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

located or occurring above the head; in the sky or air above.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

superjacent superior above

Informal

up top on top above

Literary

celestial empyrean

Antonyms

underfoot below grounded low subterranean

Common collocations

  • overhead costs
  • overhead projector
  • overhead bin
  • overhead wires
  • overhead view
  • overhead compartment
  • overhead lighting
  • overhead crane

Word family

noun overhead
adjective overhead
adverb overhead

Usage note

As a noun, 'overhead' most commonly refers to expenses not directly tied to production. As an adjective or adverb, it describes something located above.

Example sentences

  1. The birds flew overhead.
  2. The clouds are overhead today.
  3. The light fixture is overhead in the room.
  4. The fans are overhead in the gym.
  5. The plane flew overhead and left a trail in the sky.

Quotes

  • 'I always feel like somebody's watching me, and I have no privacy. Whoa-oh-oh.' - Rockwell, 'Somebody's Watching Me'
  • 'I believe I can fly. I believe I can touch the sky. I think about it every night and day. Spread my wings and fly away.' - R. Kelly, 'I Believe I Can Fly'
  • 'Fly me to the moon. Let me play among the stars. Let me see what spring is like on Jupiter and Mars.' - Frank Sinatra, 'Fly Me to the Moon'

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