overhang

B2 Topic:Actions & Processes

US verb /ˌoʊ.vɚˈhæŋ/ noun /ˈoʊ.vɚˌhæŋ/ UK verb /ˌəʊ.vəˈhæŋ/ noun /ˈəʊ.vəˌhæŋ/ See IPA manual

Freq #64759

Meanings

1

verb
to project, extend, or hang over something at a lower level

US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈhæŋ/ UK /ˌəʊ.vəˈhæŋ/

Several old trees overhang the narrow path.
2

noun
a part of a structure, rock, or other object that projects beyond what supports it

US /ˈoʊ.vɚˌhæŋ/ UK /ˈəʊ.vəˌhæŋ/

The roof has a deep overhang that shades the windows.
3

verb
figurative: to loom over a situation and affect it negatively

US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈhæŋ/ UK /ˌəʊ.vəˈhæŋ/

Unresolved legal questions continue to overhang the negotiations.

Verb forms

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Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 verb · to project, extend, or hang... project juthang over

2 noun · a part of a structure,... projection ledge

3 verb · figurative: to loom over a... loom overovershadow threaten

Word family

Forms overhangingoverhangsoverhung

Related forms eave ledge projection protrude

Etymology

From Old English oferhangan, equivalent to over- + hang. The noun developed from the verb for something that projects or hangs beyond an edge.

Topics

Actions & Processes

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