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devise vs lay

lay vs devise

devise and lay both are nouns.

devise is not an adjective while lay is an adjective.

devise and lay both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
devise Yes No Yes No
lay Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, lay is a hyponym of devise; that is, lay is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than devise:
  • devise: arrange by systematic planning and united effort
  • lay: prepare or position for action or operation
Other hyponyms of devise include mount, put on, set up, sandwich, spatchcock, embattle, fix.
devise (noun) lay (noun)
(law) a gift of real property by will a narrative poem of popular origin
a will disposing of real property a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
devise (adjective) lay (adjective)
not of or from a profession
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
devise (verb) lay (verb)
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort put in a horizontal position
arrange by systematic planning and united effort put into a certain place or abstract location
give by will, especially real property lay eggs
prepare or position for action or operation
impose as a duty, burden, or punishment
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