Synonyms of overlaying

overlaying 1 of 3

adjective

as in underlying

Synonyms & Similar Words

• underlying
• superimposed
• superposed
• overlapping
• intersecting
• coinciding
• allover
• coextensive
• coterminous
• conterminous
• coincident
• conjoining
• convergent
• concurrent
• crisscrossing
• coaxial
• congruent
• conjunctional

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonconcurrent
• noncongruent

overlaying

2 of 3

noun

as in overlying

Synonyms & Similar Words

• overlying
• overlap
• overspreading
• shingling
• lapping
• imbrication

overlaying

3 of 3

verb

present participle of overlay

1

as in coating

to form a layer over

you should apply a coat of primer first, and then overlay it with two coats of paint

Synonyms & Similar Words

• coating
• covering
• overlying
• blanketing
• sheeting
• carpeting
• overspreading
• wrapping
• enveloping
• enclosing
• encircling
• inclosing
• circling
• encompassing
• swathing
• enshrouding
• mantling
• shrouding
• clothing
• veiling
• cloaking
• enwrapping
• curtaining
• enrobing
• shawling
• enswathing

2

as in overlapping

to lie over parts of one another

cedar shingles overlaying one another on the roof

Synonyms & Similar Words

• overlapping
• overlying
• lapping
• overspreading
• shingling