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overlie vs lie

lie vs overlie

overlie is not a noun while lie is a noun.

overlie and lie both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
overlie No No Yes No
lie Yes No Yes No
As verbs, lie is a hypernym of overlie; that is, lie is a word with a broader meaning than overlie:
  • overlie: lie upon; lie on top of
  • lie: be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
overlie (noun) lie (noun)
a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
position or manner in which something is situated
overlie (verb) lie (verb)
kill by lying on tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive
lie upon; lie on top of be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
assume a reclining position
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
originate (in)
have a place in relation to something else
be and remain in a particular state or condition
Difference between overlie and lie

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