overlie

verb

Meaning

Rest on top of or cover something else, especially in a geological or structural sense.

Examples

Sedimentary deposits overlie the crystalline basement rock in this region.
The new architectural design will overlie the existing historical foundation.

Synonyms: cover, overlay, superimpose, stratify

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overlie

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌoʊvərˈlaɪ/

Definition

Rest on top of or cover something else, especially in a geological or structural sense.

Examples

Sedimentary deposits overlie the crystalline basement rock in this region.
The new architectural design will overlie the existing historical foundation.
Soft clay soils often overlie the harder bedrock found deeper underground.

Synonyms of overlie

Words with a similar meaning to overlie:

cover
overlay
superimpose
stratify

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