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jar vs lay

lay vs jar

jar and lay both are nouns.

jar is not an adjective while lay is an adjective.

jar and lay both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
jar Yes No Yes No
lay Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, lay is a hypernym of jar; that is, lay is a word with a broader meaning than jar:
  • jar: place in a cylindrical vessel
  • lay: put into a certain place or abstract location
Other hypernyms of jar include place, pose, position, put, set.
jar (noun) lay (noun)
a cylindrical vessel, typically used for storing food a narrative poem of popular origin
a sudden jarring impact a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
the quantity contained in a jar
jar (adjective) lay (adjective)
not of or from a profession
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
jar (verb) lay (verb)
place in a cylindrical vessel put in a horizontal position
affect in a disagreeable way put into a certain place or abstract location
move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion lay eggs
shock physically prepare or position for action or operation
be incompatible; be or come into conflict impose as a duty, burden, or punishment
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