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lay vs jar

jar vs lay

lay and jar both are nouns.

lay is an adjective but jar is not an adjective.

lay and jar both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lay Yes Yes Yes No
jar Yes No Yes No
As verbs, jar is a hyponym of lay; that is, jar is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lay:
  • lay: put into a certain place or abstract location
  • jar: place in a cylindrical vessel
lay (noun) jar (noun)
a narrative poem of popular origin a cylindrical vessel, typically used for storing food
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain a sudden jarring impact
the quantity contained in a jar
lay (adjective) jar (adjective)
not of or from a profession
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
lay (verb) jar (verb)
put in a horizontal position place in a cylindrical vessel
put into a certain place or abstract location affect in a disagreeable way
lay eggs move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion
prepare or position for action or operation shock physically
impose as a duty, burden, or punishment be incompatible; be or come into conflict
Difference between lay and jar

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