layers

word · lemma: layer

Definition

Separate sheets or levels placed one on top of another, commonly found in materials, food, or systems.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in science, cooking, fashion, and technology (e.g., 'layers of clothing', 'layers of cake', 'atmospheric layers', 'layers in Photoshop'). Can refer to both physical sheets or levels, and metaphorically to stages or aspects.

Example Sentences

Earth's atmosphere has many layers.

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I put extra layers on because it was freezing outside.

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The cake has three layers of chocolate.

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Wear several layers of clothes to stay warm.

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You have to unlock all the layers of this mystery to understand what happened.

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In Photoshop, you can edit different layers without changing the whole image.

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