What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
overhand
Example
He threw the ball overhand to the catcher. [overhand: adjective]
Example
She hit the tennis ball with an overhand swing. [overhand: noun]
overhanded
Example
He overhanded the ball to his teammate. [overhanded: verb]
Example
She used an overhanded grip to hold the hammer. [overhanded: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Overhand is more common than overhanded in everyday language, especially in sports contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between overhand and overhanded?
Both overhand and overhanded are relatively informal and can be used in casual conversation or writing.
