How Do You Spell OVERHANG?

Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvəhˈaŋ] (IPA)

The word "overhang" is spelled with the phonetic transcription /ˈoʊvərhæŋ/. Each syllable of the word is broken down into its respective sounds using the International Phonetic Alphabet. The first syllable "o" sounds like /oʊ/ with a long "O" sound. The second syllable "ver" sounds like /vər/ with a neutral schwa sound. The third and final syllable "hang" sounds like /hæŋ/ with a short "A" vowel sound. Altogether, the word "overhang" describes something that hangs over or extends beyond a surface or area above it.

OVERHANG Meaning and Definition

1. The term "overhang" refers to a projection or extension that extends beyond the line or surface of an object. It typically implies a part of an object that sticks out or hangs down, creating a deviation from the overall shape or structure.

   When used in the context of construction or architecture, an overhang is an extension, such as a roof, that extends beyond the walls of a building. This architectural feature provides protection from rain, sunlight, or other weather conditions, offering shelter to the area directly below it. Overhangs can also be designed to provide shading, reducing the amount of direct sunlight that enters a building and helping to keep the interior cooler.

   In finance, an overhang can refer to a supply of stocks or securities that exceeds the demand in the market. This excess supply can potentially negatively impact the market, leading to a decrease in prices or a lack of appetite from investors.

   In a physical sense, an overhang can describe a protrusion or jutting out of a rock formation or cliff face. These natural formations often create unique landscapes and can pose challenges for climbers or hikers, requiring careful navigation.

   Overall, "overhang" refers to the extension or projection beyond the expected boundaries of an object, whether in the realms of construction, finance, or nature.

2. To jut or project over.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for OVERHANG

• overrange
• everhing
• overhund
• everthang
• overhange
• overhane
• overhan
• overhng
• overhag
• overhwavy
• Overcing
• Overhong
• overeing
• overmann
• overhangd
• Novergang
• Ovuhang

Etymology of OVERHANG

The word "overhang" originated from Middle English, combining the prefix "over-" meaning "above" or "beyond" and the noun "hang". "Hang" can be traced back to Old English "hōn", meaning "to suspend". The combination of these elements gives "overhang" its meaning of something projecting or extending beyond its support or base.

Similar spelling words for OVERHANG

• overhand,
• overhanded,
• Overman,
• ovarian,
• overrun,
• overhanging.

Plural form of OVERHANG is OVERHANGS

Conjugate verb Overhang

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have overhung

you would have overhung

he/she/it would have overhung

we would have overhung

they would have overhung

I would have overhang

you would have overhang

he/she/it would have overhang

we would have overhang

they would have overhang

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been overhanging

you would have been overhanging

he/she/it would have been overhanging

we would have been overhanging

they would have been overhanging

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would overhang

you would overhang

he/she/it would overhang

we would overhang

they would overhang

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be overhanging

you would be overhanging

he/she/it would be overhanging

we would be overhanging

they would be overhanging

FUTURE

I will overhang

you will overhang

he/she/it will overhang

we will overhang

they will overhang

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be overhanging

you will be overhanging

he/she/it will be overhanging

we will be overhanging

they will be overhanging

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have overhung

you will have overhung

he/she/it will have overhung

we will have overhung

they will have overhung

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been overhanging

you will have been overhanging

he/she/it will have been overhanging

we will have been overhanging

they will have been overhanging

IMPERATIVE

you overhang

we let´s overhang

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to overhang

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was overhanging

you were overhanging

he/she/it was overhanging

we were overhanging

they were overhanging

PAST PARTICIPLE

overhung

PAST PERFECT

I had overhung

you had overhung

he/she/it had overhung

we had overhung

they had overhung

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been overhanging

you had been overhanging

he/she/it had been overhanging

we had been overhanging

they had been overhanging

PRESENT

I overhang

you overhang

he/she/it overhangs

we overhang

they overhang

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am overhanging

you are overhanging

he/she/it is overhanging

we are overhanging

they are overhanging

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

overhanging

PRESENT PERFECT

I have overhung

you have overhung

he/she/it has overhung

we have overhung

they have overhung

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been overhanging

you have been overhanging

he/she/it has been overhanging

we have been overhanging

they have been overhanging

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it overhang

SIMPLE PAST

I overhung

you overhung

he/she/it overhung

we overhung

they overhung