Looking for the meaning of the word OVERLAID in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of OVERLAID with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Overlay
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌəʊvəˈleɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
cover the surface of (something) with a coating
Short Definition:cover surface with coating
Examples:- their fingernails were overlaid with silver or gold
Definition:
(of a quality or feeling) become more prominent than (a previous quality or feeling)
Short Definition:become more prominent than
Examples:- his openness had been overlaid by his new self-confidence
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