Layer and Tier

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Layer noun - Single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance.

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Tier is a synonym for layer. In some cases you can use "Tier" instead a noun "Layer".

Nearby Words: layered, layering

Tier noun - One of two or more layers one atop another.

Usage example: tier upon tier of huge casks

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Layer is a synonym for tier in level topic. You can use "Layer" instead a noun "Tier".

Nearby Words: tiered, tiering

middle	middle layer	middle tier
appropriate	appropriate layer	appropriate tier
upper	upper layer	upper tier
top	top layer	top tier
Other adjectives: heavy, entire, lower, bottom, new, final, extra, additional, highest, next, lowest, last, uppermost, different, higher, previous, fifth.

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