overlie — To lie over or upon something else, typically covering or resting on top of another layer or surface.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To lie over or upon something else, typically covering or resting on top of another layer or surface.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌoʊvərˈlaɪ/
Korean meaning: 위에 놓여 있다, 덮고 있다
Korean pronunciation: 오-버-라이 (강세: 라이)
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks the laptop keyboard is designed to overlie his belly perfectly.
- The new shopping mall will overlie the ancient Roman ruins.
- Dense fog began to overlie the valley at dawn.
overlie
VERB//ˌoʊvərˈlaɪ//
To lie over or upon something else, typically covering or resting on top of another layer or surface.
To lie over or upon something else, typically covering or resting on top of another layer or surface.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'ofer' (over) combined with 'licgan' (to lie down). The word has been used since the 16th century, particularly in geology and architecture to describe one layer resting on top of another.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My cat thinks the laptop keyboard is designed to overlie his belly perfectly.”
“The new shopping mall will overlie the ancient Roman ruins.”
“Dense fog began to overlie the valley at dawn.”
“The pizza cheese completely overlies the toppings like a delicious blanket.”
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