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lay vs imbricate

imbricate vs lay

lay is a noun but imbricate is not a noun.

lay and imbricate both are adjectives.

lay and imbricate both are verbs.

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

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