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lay vs entomb

entomb vs lay

lay is a noun but entomb is not a noun.

lay is an adjective but entomb is not an adjective.

lay and entomb both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lay Yes Yes Yes No
entomb No No Yes No
As verbs, entomb is a hyponym of lay; that is, entomb is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lay:
  • lay: put in a horizontal position
  • entomb: place in a grave or tomb
Other hyponyms of lay include rail, lay, blow, bury, inhume, inter, lay to rest, rebury.
lay (noun) entomb (noun)
a narrative poem of popular origin
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
lay (adjective) entomb (adjective)
not of or from a profession
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
lay (verb) entomb (verb)
put in a horizontal position place in a grave or tomb
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 entomb

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