overlaid (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌoʊvərˈleɪd/

Definition

Placed one thing on top of another so that both are visible or combined.

Examples

• The map was overlaid with a transparent plastic sheet showing the proposed highway route.

• The artist overlaid the charcoal sketch with delicate layers of watercolor paint.

• The new demographic data was overlaid onto the city's existing infrastructure grid.

How to Use overlaid

overlaid with (prepositional phrase)

To be covered or coated by something. — "The entire surface was overlaid with a fine layer of dust."

overlaid onto (prepositional phrase)

To place one visual or data layer onto another surface. — "The satellite imagery was overlaid onto the digital map."

Synonyms of overlaid

Words with a similar meaning to overlaid:

• covered
• layered
• superimposed
• superposed

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