Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > O Synonyms of overlying Find synonyms for: Verb 1. overlie, lie usage: lie upon; lie on top of; "the granite overlies the older rocks" 2. overlie, overlay, kill usage: kill by lying on; "The sow overlay her piglets" Adjective 1. overlying, superimposed, superjacent (vs. subjacent) usage: placed on or over something else; "an overlying image" WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of overlying (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: felicitous Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language