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lay vs arrange

arrange vs lay

lay is a noun but arrange is not a noun.

lay is an adjective but arrange is not an adjective.

lay and arrange both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lay Yes Yes Yes No
arrange No No Yes No
As verbs, arrange is a hyponym of lay; that is, arrange is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lay:
  • lay: put into a certain place or abstract location
  • arrange: put into a proper or systematic order
lay (noun) arrange (noun)
a narrative poem of popular origin
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
lay (adjective) arrange (adjective)
not of or from a profession
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
lay (verb) arrange (verb)
put in a horizontal position arrange attractively
put into a certain place or abstract location arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events
lay eggs make arrangements for
prepare or position for action or operation put into a proper or systematic order
impose as a duty, burden, or punishment adapt for performance in a different way
set (printed matter) into a specific format
plan, organize, and carry out (an event)
Difference between lay and arrange

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