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lay vs insert

insert vs lay

lay and insert both are nouns.

lay is an adjective but insert is not an adjective.

lay and insert both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lay Yes Yes Yes No
insert Yes No Yes No
As verbs, insert is a hyponym of lay; that is, insert is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lay:
  • lay: put into a certain place or abstract location
  • insert: place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing
lay (noun) insert (noun)
a narrative poem of popular origin (film) a still picture that is introduced and that interrupts the action of a film
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain (broadcasting) a local announcement inserted into a network program
an artifact that is inserted or is to be inserted
a folded section placed between the leaves of another publication
lay (adjective) insert (adjective)
not of or from a profession
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
lay (verb) insert (verb)
put in a horizontal position place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing
put into a certain place or abstract location insert casually
lay eggs put or introduce into something
prepare or position for action or operation fit snugly into
impose as a duty, burden, or punishment
Difference between lay and insert

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