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Synonyms for superimpose

Most common

overlay superpose lay over

All synonyms

Verb

1. Overlay — to place an object over another object, usually in such a way that both will be visible

overlay, superpose

Definitions

  1. v. 1

    To place an object over another object, usually in such a way that both will be visible.

    He superimposed the company logo over the image.

Forms

Past participle
superimposed
e.g. superimposed → overlaid, superposed…

Example sentences

  • overlay Tor is an example of an overlay network.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
superimposefalling
overlaysteady
superposefalling

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

7 letters
overlay3
9 letters
superpose

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (overlay3 = 3 syllables).