overlie

verb
UK: /ˌəʊvəˈlaɪ/
US: /ˌoʊvərˈlaɪ/

  1. To lie or be placed on top of something else.

    1. The snow will overlie the fields.
    2. Ensure the sealant does not overlie the painted surface during application.

  2. To be situated directly above something, especially so as to cover it.

    1. Clouds overlie the mountains today.
    2. The new development will overlie the historical foundations, raising preservation concerns.

Synonyms

cover overlay superimpose
overlie transitive-verb

  1. To press or lie upon (an infant or other helpless person) so as to crush or smother.

    1. She worried she might overlie the baby.
    2. Doctors investigate if the mother may have accidentally overlie her newborn child.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "overlie" in English means: To lie or be placed on top of something else., To be situated directly above something, especially so as to cover it..

The phonetic transcription of "overlie" is /ˌəʊvəˈlaɪ/ in British English and /ˌoʊvərˈlaɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "overlie": cover, overlay, superimpose.

Example usage of "overlie": "The snow will overlie the fields.". More examples on the page.