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The past tense form of 'overlay' is overlayed. Example: She overlayed a transparent image on top of the background. (She overlayed a transparent image on top of the background.)

Definition of “overlay”

to cover or superimpose something on top of another
to add an additional layer or element to something

Tense sentence structure and examples:

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed

Past Simple	overlayed
Past Continuous	overlaying
Past Perfect	overlayed

Past Simple

The simple past tense is used to describe completed actions or events that occurred at a specific point in the past.

Subject + Past Simple Verb + (Object)

Example

She overlayed a filter on the photo.

Example

They overlayed the map with additional information.

Past Continuous

The past continuous tense is used to indicate actions or events that were in progress or happening at a specific point in the past.

Subject + was/were + Present Participle + (Object)

Example

At that time, she was overlaying different textures on the artwork.

Example

I wasn't overlaying any text on the document.

Past Perfect

The past perfect tense is used to show that one past action or event occurred before another past action or event, emphasizing the order of events in the past.

Subject + had + Past Participle + (Object)

Example

By the time they finished the project, they had overlayed multiple elements on the design.

Example

She had overlayed the logo on all the images.

Is overlayed an irregular verb in the past?

No, "overlayed" is not an irregular past tense verb.

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