Synonyms of overhang

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noun

ˈō-vər-ˌhaŋ 

as in projection

a part that sticks out from the general mass of something

a recess in the face of the cliff that is hidden by the thick vines dangling from the jagged overhang above

Synonyms & Similar Words

• projection
• protrusion
• bulge
• dome
• section
• convexity
• swell
• protuberance
• portion
• piece
• expansion
• block
• jut
• swelling
• mound
• knot
• bunch
• knob
• snag
• lump
• hill
• bump
• puff
• increase
• dilatation
• hump
• blob
• nub
• enlargement
• escalation
• knurl
• obtrusion
• gibbosity

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cavity
• pit
• depression
• recess
• hole
• hollow
• valley
• dent
• basin
• crater
• indentation
• well
• indenture
• concave
• bowl
• concavity
• dip
• groove
• impression
• trench
• indent
• trough
• pocket
• dint
• furrow
• notch
• dimple
• gouge

overhang

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verb

ˈō-vər-ˌhaŋ 

1

as in to protrude

to extend outward beyond a usual point

the narrow streets of the old European city are lined with row houses often having overhanging second stories

Synonyms & Similar Words

• protrude
• bulge
• poke
• swell
• stand out
• jut
• stick out
• project
• pouch
• dome
• pout
• bunch
• beetle
• balloon
• billow
• belly
• extend
• start
• pooch
• bag
• stretch
• lengthen
• inflate
• elongate
• expand
• blow up
• mushroom
• distend
• snowball
• dilate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• shrink
• contract
• compress
• condense
• constrict

2

as in to threaten

to remain poised to inflict harm, danger, or distress on

the problem of how he might be able to afford sending his children to college has been overhanging him for several years

Synonyms & Similar Words

• threaten
• menace
• hang (over)
• hover (over)
• impend (over)
• endanger
• jeopardize
• imperil
• hazard
• peril

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overhang

Noun

Bridges and overhangs were clean, confirming excellent exposure calibration and the printer's ability to resolve intricate features without sacrificing dimensional accuracy. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026

Remove any large groupings of plants like saw palmetto, yaupon, wax myrtle and gallberry, especially if the plants are close to the home, adjacent decks or porches or under eaves or overhangs. — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Verb

Although some mushrooms tolerate sun, mushrooms are more likely to sprout in shady spots with lots of overhanging trees and brush. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 16 June 2026

The view from the cliffs overhanging the sea in the sunset is dizzying. — Marzio G. Mian, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026