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layer

The word “layer” has 2 syllables: lay-er

It's pronounced as /ˈleɪ.ɚ/

What is synonym and antonym for layer?

In the thesaurus, “layer” has 89 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for layer along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for layer

Antonyms for layer

  • unpile

Meanings of layer

  • noun
    1. A single thickness of some material covering a surface.
    2. A (usually) horizontal deposit; a stratum.
    3. One of the items in a hierarchy.
    4. (by analogy to a stack of transparencies) one in a stack of (initially transparent) drawing surfaces that comprise an image; used to keep elements of an image separate so that they can be modified independently from one another.
    5. A person who lays things, such as tiles.
    6. A mature female bird, insect, etc. that is able to lay eggs.
    7. A hen kept to lay eggs.
    8. A shoot of a plant, laid underground for growth.
  • verb
    1. To cut or divide (something) into layers.
    2. To arrange (something) in layers.

Example Sentences

  • She wore a thick layer of clothing to stay warm.
  • The cake has a delicious chocolate layer in the middle.
  • Apply a thin layer of paint for a smooth finish.
  • Fog formed a light layer over the mountains.
  • Each layer of the atmosphere has unique characteristics.

On this page you'll find 90 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to layer, such as: accumulate, amass, assemble, band, bank, bed, blanket.

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