Overlie

C2 16+
Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of overlie

blanket
cover
overlay

Antonyms of overlie

expose
uncover
reveal

Collocations of overlie

overlie the surface
Frequency: 75 %

The thick blanket of snow overlie the surface of the frozen lake.

overlie the land
Frequency: 70 %

The ancient ruins overlie the land, telling stories of the past.

overlie the bedrock
Frequency: 65 %

The layers of shale overlie the bedrock, creating a stable foundation.

overlie the rock
Frequency: 60 %

Layers of sedimentary rock overlie the ancient fossils.

overlie the foundation
Frequency: 50 %

The new construction will overlie the existing foundation of the old building.

Idiomatic Expressions for overlie

  • Phrase: The importance of the issue overlie the technicalities
    Meaning: To be more significant or prominent than something else
    Usage: This phrase is used to emphasize that the importance of a particular issue outweighs or is more significant than the technical details surrounding it.