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lay vs inclose

inclose vs lay

lay is a noun but inclose is not a noun.

lay is an adjective but inclose is not an adjective.

lay and inclose both are verbs.

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

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