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Definition overlay in American English

overlay verb

[transitive] verb
/ˌoʊvərˈleɪ/
1

to cover the surface of something with a thin layer of a substance, especially for decoration

Synonyms and related words
decorate adorn enhance
1.1

to put one thing on top of another, so that they both show

Example

software that lets you overlay graphics with text

Synonyms and related words
prepend sort arrange
2

if a sound, taste, smell, or feeling is overlaid with another one, enough of the other one is added to be noticeable

Synonyms and related words
stand out jump out at leap out at
Definition overlay in American English