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overlie

[oh-ver-lahy]

overlie Definition

  • 1to lie over or upon, as a covering or stratum
  • 2to smother (an infant) by lying upon it, as in sleep.

Using overlie: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overlie" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The soil is overlaid with rocks.

  • Example

    The baby was accidentally overlain by its mother.

  • Example

    The painting was overlaid with gold leaf.

overlie Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for overlie

Phrases with overlie

  • overlie something/someone like a blanket

    to cover something or someone completely

    Example

    The snow lay thick on the ground, overlying everything like a blanket.

  • to obscure or conceal the truth

    Example

    His lies overlaid the truth, making it difficult to discern what really happened.

  • to be present in one's mind and affect one's thoughts or emotions

    Example

    The trauma of the accident still overlies her memories of that day.

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Summary: overlie in Brief

'Overlie' [oh-ver-lahy] means to cover or lie over something or someone, such as a covering or stratum. It can also refer to accidentally smothering an infant by lying upon it, as in sleep. Examples include 'The soil is overlaid with rocks.' and 'The painting was overlaid with gold leaf.' Phrases include 'overlie something/someone like a blanket,' 'overlie the truth,' and 'overlie a memory.'