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lay vs install

install vs lay

lay is a noun but install is not a noun.

lay is an adjective but install is not an adjective.

lay and install both are verbs.

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

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