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Underlay Definition

(verb)
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place something under (something else), especially to support or raise it


examples

the green fields are underlaid with limestone

the synth arpeggios start, underlaid by a lovely theme on bass

(noun)
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something placed under or behind something else, especially material laid under a carpet for protection or support


examples

providing the proper underlay gives the carpet extra life

a polka-dot skirt with net underlay

(noun)
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the manner in which the words are fitted to the notes of a piece of vocal music


(verb)

(verb)
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be a significant cause or basis of (something) even if not necessarily manifest or obvious


examples

the fundamental issue that underlies the conflict

the fear of loss underlay his extreme jealousy

(verb)
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(especially of a layer of rock or soil) lie or be situated under (something)


examples

limestone underlies much of the site

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