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cater vs underlay

underlay vs cater

cater is not a noun while underlay is a noun.

cater and underlay both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cater No No Yes No
underlay Yes No Yes No
As verbs, underlay is a hyponym of cater; that is, underlay is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cater:
  • cater: give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
  • underlay: provide with a base, support, lining, or backing
cater (noun) underlay (noun)
a pad placed under a carpet
cater (verb) underlay (verb)
give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance provide with a base, support, lining, or backing
supply food ready to eat; for parties and banquets put (something) under or beneath
raise or support (the level of printing) by inserting a piece of paper or cardboard under the type
Difference between cater and underlay

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