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entomb vs lay

lay vs entomb

entomb is not a noun while lay is a noun.

entomb is not an adjective while lay is an adjective.

entomb and lay both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
entomb No No Yes No
lay Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, lay is a hypernym of entomb; that is, lay is a word with a broader meaning than entomb:
  • entomb: place in a grave or tomb
  • lay: put in a horizontal position
Other hypernyms of entomb include put down, repose.
entomb (noun) lay (noun)
a narrative poem of popular origin
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
entomb (adjective) lay (adjective)
not of or from a profession
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
entomb (verb) lay (verb)
place in a grave or tomb put in a horizontal position
put into a certain place or abstract location
lay eggs
prepare or position for action or operation
impose as a duty, burden, or punishment
Difference between entomb and lay

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