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lay vs devise

devise vs lay

lay and devise both are nouns.

lay is an adjective but devise is not an adjective.

lay and devise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lay Yes Yes Yes No
devise Yes No Yes No
As verbs, devise is a hypernym of lay; that is, devise is a word with a broader meaning than lay:
  • lay: prepare or position for action or operation
  • devise: arrange by systematic planning and united effort
Other hypernyms of lay include get up, machinate, organise, organize, prepare.
lay (noun) devise (noun)
a narrative poem of popular origin (law) a gift of real property by will
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain a will disposing of real property
lay (adjective) devise (adjective)
not of or from a profession
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
lay (verb) devise (verb)
put in a horizontal position come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
put into a certain place or abstract location arrange by systematic planning and united effort
lay eggs give by will, especially real property
prepare or position for action or operation
impose as a duty, burden, or punishment
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