overlay vs protection

protection vs overlay

overlay and protection both are nouns.

overlay is a verb but protection is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
overlay	Yes	No	Yes	No
protection	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, protection is a hypernym of overlay; that is, protection is a word with a broader meaning than overlay:

overlay: 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
protection: a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury

Other hypernyms of overlay include protective cover, protective covering.

overlay (noun)	protection (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	the activity of protecting someone or something
a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface	payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence
	kindly endorsement and guidance
	the imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition
	a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
	defense against financial failure; financial independence
	the condition of being protected

overlay (verb)	protection (verb)
put something on top of something else
kill by lying on

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