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What is another word for Overhead? – 180 Overhead Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    above aloft overheads upper highest topmost lofty elevated high higher loftier supreme superior upward upwards on high higher up up above in the air airborne aerial on high lofty towering elevated supreme superior uppermost top apex summit pinnacle ceiling roof headroom clearance altitude height elevation upward upwards up.

    Meaning of Overhead

    The primary meaning of the word "Overhead" is something that is located or taking place above one's head.

    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
    • An overhead projector or other device that projects images onto a screen

    Etymology of Overhead

    The word "Overhead" originated in the 15th century from the combination of "over" and "head", referring to something located above one's head
    Initially used to describe physical locations or objects above one's head, the term later expanded to include figurative uses, such as costs or expenses incurred by a business

    Example Uses

    • The overhead lights in the room were very bright
    • The company's overhead costs were very high
    • The teacher used an overhead projector to show the class diagrams

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    below under beneath lower bottom down downward downwards low lower underneath underfoot at the bottom at the foot base basement bottommost foot lowest nadir under underside bottom ground floor underside lowest inferior lower lesser secondary subordinate minor.

    Related Nouns

    cost expense charge expenditure outlay outgo disbursement payment fee price rate rent salary wage earnings income revenue profit loss budget estimate forecast plan scheme strategy management administration operation business company firm organization institution establishment.

    Related Verbs

    manage administer operate run direct control supervise oversee handle deal cope cover pay defray bear carry support sustain maintain provide supply furnish equip outfit finance fund sponsor back underwrite subsidize compensate reimburse refund.

    Related Adjectives

    high lofty elevated superior supreme upper uppermost top topmost highest loftier aerial airborne overhead above over upward upwards on high in the air expensive costly pricey dear high-priced steep exorbitant extravagant lavish wasteful unnecessary unwanted unneeded excess extra surplus redundant spare.