overhead
Translation
overhead, overheads, above
Examples
We need to reduce our company's overhead.
We need to reduce our company's overhead.
A plane flew overhead.
A plane flew overhead.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable)) the regular costs of operating a business. We need to reduce our company's overhead.
((adverb of place)) above your head; in the sky. A plane flew overhead.
Similar Words
Synonyms (noun): expenses, costs; Synonyms (adverb): above
Etymology
From 'over' + 'head'. Literally 'above the head'. For business costs, it refers to expenses that hang 'over' the business.
Memory Tips
Imagine bills hanging over your head at your desk – those are the overhead costs.