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cap vs lie

lie vs cap

cap and lie both are nouns.

cap and lie both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cap Yes No Yes No
lie Yes No Yes No
As verbs, lie is a hypernym of cap; that is, lie is a word with a broader meaning than cap:
  • cap: lie at the top of
  • lie: be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
cap (noun) lie (noun)
a tight-fitting headdress a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
the upper part of a column that supports the entablature position or manner in which something is situated
a top (as for a bottle)
something serving as a cover or protection
(dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth
a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive
an upper limit on what is allowed
a protective covering that is part of a plant
a fruiting structure resembling an umbrella or a cone that forms the top of a stalked fleshy fungus such as a mushroom
cap (verb) lie (verb)
restrict the number or amount of tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive
lie at the top of be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
assume a reclining position
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
originate (in)
have a place in relation to something else
be and remain in a particular state or condition
Difference between cap and lie

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