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overhead

[oh-ver-hed, oh-ver-hed] / ˈoʊ vərˈhɛd, ˈoʊ vərˌhɛd /
ADJECTIVE
up above
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ADVERB
up above
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST




Example Sentences

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Overhead, the skies belonged to insects, some of which reached astonishing sizes.

From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026

The others are AppLovin, Japan’s Kokusai Electric and garage-door maker CHI Overhead Doors, the executives said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Overhead, beyond a tangle of power lines, a long-winged bird made lazy circles in the sky.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2024

Overhead, a web of tangled cables weaves between buildings, and if you pause to look up, you’ll almost certainly find a cat lounging above you.

From Salon • Oct. 14, 2024

Overhead, crystal chandeliers sparkled like stars in the soft evening light.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple




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