adjective “overhead”
base form overhead, non-gradable
- located above, especially over one's head
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The overhead fan provides a cool breeze.
noun “overhead”
singular overhead, plural overheads or uncountable
- the ongoing general expenses of running a business that are not directly linked to specific products or services
Paying rent and utilities are part of the company's overhead.
- any extra resources required for a task that do not directly contribute to its outcome
The overhead of managing the team reduced the efficiency of the project.
adverb “overhead”
- above one's head; in the sky
The helicopter hovered overhead.