Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > O Synonyms of overlie Find synonyms for: Verb 1. overlie, lie usage: lie upon; lie on top of; "the granite overlies the older rocks" 2. overlie, overlay, kill usage: kill by lying on; "The sow overlay her piglets" WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of overlie (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: turgid Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language