Synonyms for layer
ˈleɪ ərlay·er

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1. layerverb

   to arrange (something) in layers.

   Layer the ribbons on top of one another to make an attractive pattern.

   Synonyms:
   stratum

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1. layer, bednoun

   single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance

   "slices of hard-boiled egg on a bed of spinach"

   Synonyms:
   bed, seam, level, bottom, stratum

2. layernoun

   a relatively thin sheetlike expanse or region lying over or under another

   Synonyms:
   bed, level, stratum

3. level, layer, stratumnoun

   an abstract place usually conceived as having depth

   "a good actor communicates on several levels"; "a simile has at least two layers of meaning"; "the mind functions on many strata simultaneously"

   Synonyms:
   horizontal surface, grade, storey, degree, tier, story, class, point, spirit level, social class, socio-economic class, bed, floor, stage, level, stratum

4. layernoun

   a hen that lays eggs

   Synonyms:
   bed, level, stratum

5. layerverb

   thin structure composed of a single thickness of cells

   Synonyms:
   bed, level, stratum

6. layerverb

   make or form a layer

   "layer the different colored sands"

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1. layernoun

   Synonyms:
   stratum, bed, LAY

2. layernoun

   Synonyms:
   course (as of bricks)

3. layernoun

   Synonyms:
   shoot or twig (laid in the ground for propagation)

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1. layernoun

   Synonyms:
   stratum, course, tier

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1. List of paraphrases for "layer":

   capa, diaper, ozone, coat, tier, sleeps, stratum, layers, coating, level, sleep, sleeping, strata

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How to use layer in a sentence?

1. Rachel Zoe:

   I ca n’t live without all of my amazing Dr. Rachel Zoe products. Specifically, her hyaluronic serums and oils, which I layer morning, noon and night.

2. Alex Bastian:

   There are a series of California Supreme Court decisions that will be decided in the coming months and we anticipate numerous cases returning to our jurisdiction as a result, we want to be aware of these cases as they return so that we can add another layer of review to evaluate each case individually.

3. Brad Raffensperger:

   From day one I have encouraged Georgians with legitimate concerns about the election in their counties to pursue those claims through legal avenues, fulton County has a longstanding history of election mismanagement that has understandably weakened voters' faith in its system. Allowing this audit provides another layer of transparency and citizen engagement.

4. Leana Wen:

   Regular, surveillance testing of asymptomatic individuals is an important layer of protection. Vaccination and testing is enough to replace the need for masking.

5. William Guillory:

   What I'm talking about is casting a wider net, if [candidates] don't have the skill set you need why can't you create some kind of Google University component that adds the layer of skills you're looking for?