overhang

verb
UK: /ˌəʊvəˈhæŋ/
US: /ˌoʊvərˈhæŋ/

  1. To stick out over the edge of something.

    1. The roof overhangs the patio, providing shade.
    2. Branches from the old oak overhang the garden wall, blocking sunlight.

  2. To be a threat or problem that continues to exist.

    1. A feeling of sadness overhangs the town after the accident.
    2. The threat of job losses overhangs the factory, causing worker anxiety.

Synonyms

project jut extend projection
overhang noun

  1. A part of something that sticks out over the edge of something else.

    1. The balcony has an overhang to protect from rain.
    2. The cliff's dangerous overhang made climbing extremely difficult for everyone.

  2. A problem or threat that still exists and causes worry.

    1. There is a large debt overhang affecting the company's investments.
    2. The persistent regulatory overhang limited the sector's growth potential significantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "overhang" in English means: To stick out over the edge of something., To be a threat or problem that continues to exist..

The phonetic transcription of "overhang" is /ˌəʊvəˈhæŋ/ in British English and /ˌoʊvərˈhæŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "overhang": project, jut, extend, projection.

Example usage of "overhang": "The roof overhangs the patio, providing shade.". More examples on the page.