overlies

[US]/ˌəʊvəˈlaɪz/
[UK]/ˌoʊvərˈlaɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to lie above or on top of something

Phrases & Collocations

overlies the surface

overlies the region

overlies the issue

overlies the layer

overlies the structure

overlies the boundary

overlies the material

overlies the terrain

overlies the concept

overlies the framework

Example Sentences

the new layer of paint overlies the old one.

the forest overlies a vast area of land.

the sediment overlies the bedrock beneath.

a thick layer of ice overlies the lake.

the carpet overlies the wooden floor.

the soil overlies the rock formation.

the fog overlies the valley in the morning.

a layer of dust overlies the old furniture.

the glacier overlies the mountain range.

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