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lay vs enclose

enclose vs lay

lay is a noun but enclose is not a noun.

lay is an adjective but enclose is not an adjective.

lay and enclose both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lay Yes Yes Yes No
enclose No No Yes No
As verbs, enclose is a hyponym of lay; that is, enclose is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lay:
  • lay: put into a certain place or abstract location
  • enclose: place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing
lay (noun) enclose (noun)
a narrative poem of popular origin
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
lay (adjective) enclose (adjective)
not of or from a profession
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
lay (verb) enclose (verb)
put in a horizontal position place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing
put into a certain place or abstract location surround completely
lay eggs enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
prepare or position for action or operation close in
impose as a duty, burden, or punishment
Difference between lay and enclose

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