overlying (Meaning)

Wordnet

overlying (s)

placed on or over something else

Webster

overlying (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Overlie

Webster

overlying (a.)

Lying over or upon something; as, overlying rocks.

Synonyms & Antonyms of overlying

overlying Sentence Examples

  1. The overlying blanket provided warmth and comfort during the chilly night.
  2. Sedimentary layers were sequentially deposited, with newer strata overlying older ones.
  3. The overlying glacier slowly carved its way through the landscape, creating a U-shaped valley.
  4. The uppermost skin layer, known as the epidermis, is the overlying covering of the body.
  5. Overlying clouds obscured the sunlight, casting an eerie pall over the forest.
  6. The overlying soil profile revealed a complex history of weathering and erosion.
  7. Atmospheric pressure played a crucial role in determining the overlying weather patterns.
  8. A thin layer of dust was the only overlying residue that remained after the storm.
  9. The overlying leaves on the forest floor created a rich compost that nourished the underlying soil.
  10. In microscopy, the overlying specimen was stained to enhance its visibility and contrast.

FAQs About the word overlying

placed on or over something elseof Overlie, Lying over or upon something; as, overlying rocks.

overlaying,overspreading, lapping, imbrication, shingling,overlap

No antonyms found.

The overlying blanket provided warmth and comfort during the chilly night.

Sedimentary layers were sequentially deposited, with newer strata overlying older ones.

The overlying glacier slowly carved its way through the landscape, creating a U-shaped valley.

The uppermost skin layer, known as the epidermis, is the overlying covering of the body.