Apply and Layer

Apply

Apply verb - To put a layer of on a surface.
Usage example: apply the ointment liberally

Layer and apply are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Layer" instead a verb "Apply".

Layer

Layer verb - Make or form a layer.
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Synonyms for Layer

Apply and layer are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Apply" instead a verb "Layer".

Nearby Words: layered, layering

Both words in one sentence

  • SpaceX It's just a matter of using fancy names — just change the names, apply a thin layer of technologese and jargon, right?
    Source: SpaceX
  • It does taste good with borscht, if you apply it in a thin layer on bread.
  • Gun Accessories Multiplayer adds another layer to the mod system by allowing you to apply four mods to your guns (two accessories, a specialized ammo type, and a one-use upgrade that enhances damage, decreases recoil, or increases only headshot damage) rather than three.
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