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OVERLAIN Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word overlain. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word overlain. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for OVERLAIN

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blanketed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• covered with (or as if with) a blanket

capped
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• used especially of front teeth having (artificial) crowns

• covered as if with a cap or crown especially of a specified kind

clad
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

adjective satellite

• having an outer covering especially of thin metal

covered
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

crowned
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• having an (artificial) crown on a tooth

• crowned with or as if with laurel symbolizing victory

• provided with or as if with a crown or a crown as specified; often used in combination

overspread
verbv
verb

• spread across or over

smothered
verbv
adjective satellite

• held in check with difficulty

• completely covered

ornamented
adjectiveadj
noun

• something used to beautify

verb

• make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

• be an ornament to

overlapped
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena

• the property of partial coincidence in time

• a flap that lies over another part

verb

• coincide partially or wholly

• extend over and cover a part of

veneered
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood

• an ornamental coating to a building

verb

• cover with veneer

overlay
verb, nounv, n
noun

• protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior

• a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface

verb

• put something on top of something else

• kill by lying on

Best Hypernyms For OVERLAIN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for overlain, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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lie

Alternatives for BLANKETED

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