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lay vs clap

clap vs lay

lay and clap both are nouns.

lay is an adjective but clap is not an adjective.

lay and clap both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lay Yes Yes Yes No
clap Yes No Yes No
As verbs, clap is a hyponym of lay; that is, clap is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lay:
  • lay: put into a certain place or abstract location
  • clap: put quickly or forcibly
lay (noun) clap (noun)
a narrative poem of popular origin a sudden very loud noise
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated
a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra
lay (adjective) clap (adjective)
not of or from a profession
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
lay (verb) clap (verb)
put in a horizontal position clap one's hands together
put into a certain place or abstract location clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
lay eggs strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
prepare or position for action or operation strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting
impose as a duty, burden, or punishment put quickly or forcibly
strike the air in flight
cause to strike the air in flight
Difference between lay and clap

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