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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
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Example Sentences

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“Big Fish” was Do LaB’s first overhead piece in 2015, followed by “Beacon” two years later.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

For instance, residential neighborhoods tend to appear brighter when seen at an angle, while dense city centers often look brighter from directly overhead.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

The residents of Al-Kharj, however, have remained largely stoic in the face of regular barrages that now fly overhead.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Last time we saw McTominay at Hampden he launched himself eight feet into the air to score an overhead kick for the ages.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

The farther Roz swam, the higher the guiding star climbed in the sky, until at last it was directly overhead.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown