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lay vs ensconce

ensconce vs lay

lay is a noun but ensconce is not a noun.

lay is an adjective but ensconce is not an adjective.

lay and ensconce both are verbs.

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

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