Looking for the meaning of the word OVERLIE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of OVERLIE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Overlie
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌəʊvəˈlʌɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
lie on top of
Short Definition:lie on top of
Examples:- soft clays overlie the basalt
- the national situation was overlain by sharp regional differences
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