verb
overlie
Overlie (verb) means to rest or lie on top of something.
verb
1
To rest or lie on top of something.
"The new sediment layers overlie the older rock formations."
2
To smother something by lying on top of it.
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Etymology
Came from Middle English overlien, overliggen, equivalent to over- plus lie (“to be reclined”). Compare West Frisian oerlizze, German überliegen, Danish overligge, Swedish överligga and Norwegian overligge.
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What is the meaning of overlie?
"overlie" (verb) means to rest or lie on top of something.
What is another word for overlie?
Other words for "overlie" include overlay.
What are the different meanings of overlie?
"overlie" has 2 main meanings: 1. To rest or lie on top of something; 2. To smother something by lying on top of it.
