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   O·ver·lie

   /ˌōvərˈlī/

   

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   • 1. lie on top of: "soft clays overlie the basalt"

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   What does overlie mean?

   • Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free! Can you solve 4 words at once? Get Word of the Day daily email! The meaning of OVERLIE is to lie over or upon. How to use overlie in a sentence.

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   What is the synonym of overlie?

   • Synonyms of overlie. 1 to lie over parts of one another. the puzzle pieces overlay one another in complete disarray on the floor. Synonyms for overlie. lap, overlap, overlay, overspread. Words Related to overlie.

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   What does overly mean?

   • Overly means more than is normal, necessary, or reasonable . Employers may become overly cautious about taking on new staff. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collins! Collins! Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.

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   What is the difference between overlie and overlaid?

   • There are two different verbs at play here: Overlie; past overlay, past participle overlain. to lie over or upon, as a covering or stratum. to smother (an infant) by lying upon it, as in sleep. Overlay; past overlaid, past participle overlaid. to lay or place (one thing) over or upon another. to cover, overspread, or surmount with something.

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   Learn the meaning of overlie, a verb that means to lie over or upon, or to cause the death of by lying upon. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.

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   Overlie definition: to lie over or upon, as a covering or stratum.. See examples of OVERLIE used in a sentence.

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   overlie meaning: 1. to be on top of something 2. to kill a baby by lying on top of it 3. to be on top of something. Learn more.

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   OVERLIE definition: 1. to be on top of something 2. to kill a baby by lying on top of it 3. to be on top of something. Learn more.

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   Define overlie. overlie synonyms, overlie pronunciation, overlie translation, English dictionary definition of overlie. tr.v. o·ver·lay , o·ver·lain , o·ver·ly·ing , o·ver·lies 1. To lie over or on. 2. To suffocate by accidentally lying on top of it.

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   Definitions of overlie. verb. lie upon; lie on top of. “the granite overlies the older rocks”. see more. verb. kill by lying on. synonyms: overlay. see more.

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   Definition of overlie verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.