Overhead

usgb/ˌəʊvərˈhed/
adjective

Located, functioning, or happening above the head or level.

We heard the overhead planes
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Often appears as...

  • overhead light
  • overhead bin
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Physical Space

Describes something situated just above people or items.

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Please turn on the overhead light.
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Not Touchable

References items not in direct contact with anything below.

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The plane flew overhead.
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