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lay vs intersperse

intersperse vs lay

lay is a noun but intersperse is not a noun.

lay is an adjective but intersperse is not an adjective.

lay and intersperse both are verbs.

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

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