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Vocabulary Entry
overlying
|verb • adjective
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verb
To cover or lie over something.
Example Sentences
"The fog was overlying the valley, creating a mysterious atmosphere."
"She noticed the dust overlying the old furniture in the attic."
"They found a layer of ice overlying the lake as winter approached."
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adjective
Describing something that is positioned above or covering another layer.
Example Sentences
"The overlying rock layers tell a story of ancient geological changes."
"The overlying clouds obscured the view of the stars at night."
"In the painting, the overlying colors create a sense of depth."