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lay vs introduce

introduce vs lay

lay is a noun but introduce is not a noun.

lay is an adjective but introduce is not an adjective.

lay and introduce both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lay Yes Yes Yes No
introduce No No Yes No
As verbs, introduce is a hyponym of lay; that is, introduce is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lay:
  • lay: put into a certain place or abstract location
  • introduce: place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing
lay (noun) introduce (noun)
a narrative poem of popular origin
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
lay (adjective) introduce (adjective)
not of or from a profession
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
lay (verb) introduce (verb)
put in a horizontal position be a precursor of
put into a certain place or abstract location place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing
lay eggs put before (a body)
prepare or position for action or operation cause to come to know personally
impose as a duty, burden, or punishment furnish with a preface or introduction
bring before the public for the first time, as of an actor, song, etc.
put or introduce into something
bring something new to an environment
bring in or establish in a new place or environment
bring in a new person or object into a familiar environment
Difference between lay and introduce

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