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overlie Meaning

Wordnet

overlie (v)

lie upon; lie on top of

kill by lying on

Webster

overlie (v. t.)

To lie over or upon; specifically, to suffocate by lying upon; as, to overlie an infant.

overlie Sentence Examples

  1. The sedimentary rock overlies the metamorphic rock, forming a distinct geological layer.
  2. The paint overlies the primer, creating a smooth and even surface for the final coat.
  3. The snow overlies the ground, covering it in a thick, white blanket.
  4. The clouds overlie the mountaintop, obscuring the view from below.
  5. The vegetation overlies the soil, providing shade and protecting it from erosion.
  6. The new operating system overlies the old one, introducing advanced features.
  7. The ice overlies the water, creating a slippery and dangerous surface.
  8. The wallpaper overlies the drywall, adding a decorative touch to the room.
  9. The writing overlies the page, conveying thoughts and ideas.
  10. The fabric overlies the foam, providing comfort and support for the couch.

FAQs About the word overlie

lie upon; lie on top of, kill by lying onTo lie over or upon; specifically, to suffocate by lying upon; as, to overlie an infant.

overlap, overlay,overspread,lap

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The sedimentary rock overlies the metamorphic rock, forming a distinct geological layer.

The paint overlies the primer, creating a smooth and even surface for the final coat.

The snow overlies the ground, covering it in a thick, white blanket.

The clouds overlie the mountaintop, obscuring the view from below.