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overlay Definition and Meaning in English (overlay definition)

noun
Synonyms:layercoveringcoating
Quick Answer • Definition

Overlay definition: A layer of something that covers something else, often for protection or decoration.

Definitions of Overlay

  1. 1noun

    A layer of something that covers something else, often for protection or decoration.

  2. 2verb

    To lay something over or on top of something else, often to cover or add a new layer.

Example Sentences

casual

“The artist added a thin gold overlay to the painting.”

business

“You can overlay the map with different data sets.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tenseoverlaid
present participleoverlaying

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Overlay definition: A layer of something that covers something else, often for protection or decoration.
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'Overlay' translates to 'overlay' in English. Overlay definition: A layer of something that covers something else, often for protection or decoration.
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