Overlying vs Upper - What's the difference?
overlying | upper | Related terms |
That which is higher, contrasted with the lower.
(shoemaking) The piece of leather, etc., that forms the top part of a shoe above the sole.
A stimulant such as amphetamine that increases energy and decreases appetite.
At a higher level, rank or position.
Situated on higher ground, further inland, or more northerly.
(geology, of strata or geological time periods) younger, more recent
(education) Of or pertaining to a secondary school.
Overlying is a related term of upper.
As adjectives the difference between overlying and upper
is that overlying is lying over or upon something else while upper is at a higher level, rank or position.As a noun upper is
that which is higher, contrasted with the lower.upper
English
Noun
(en noun)- As the restless sleeper here, I'll take the lower berth. You take the upper .