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hazard vs lay on the line

lay on the line vs hazard

hazard is a noun but lay on the line is not a noun.

hazard and lay on the line both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hazard Yes No Yes No
lay on the line No No Yes No
As verbs, lay on the line is a hypernym of hazard; that is, lay on the line is a word with a broader meaning than hazard:
  • hazard: put at risk
  • lay on the line: expose to a chance of loss or damage
Other hypernyms of hazard include put on the line, risk.
hazard (noun) lay on the line (noun)
an obstacle on a golf course
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
hazard (verb) lay on the line (verb)
put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation expose to a chance of loss or damage
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
put at risk
Difference between hazard and lay on the line

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