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Vocabulary Entry
overlay
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A layer that is placed over something else, usually to cover or protect it.
Example Sentences
"The artist used an overlay of colors to create depth in the painting."
"The software allows you to add text overlays to your video."
"The map features an overlay showing the proposed development areas."
V
verb
To place something over something else; to cover partially.
Example Sentences
"We can overlay the new design on top of the original."
"The fog began to overlay the city in the early morning."
"They decided to overlay the drawing with a transparent sheet."
A
adjective
Describing a feature that is placed on top of something else.
Example Sentences
"The overlay graphic made the website more visually appealing."
"She applied an overlay filter to enhance the photo."
"The overlay text was difficult to read against the background."