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lay vs laity

laity vs lay

lay and laity both are nouns.

lay is an adjective but laity is not an adjective.

lay is a verb but laity is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lay Yes Yes Yes No
laity Yes No No No
lay (noun) laity (noun)
a narrative poem of popular origin in Christianity, members of a religious community that do not have the priestly responsibilities of ordained clergy
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
lay (adjective) laity (adjective)
not of or from a profession
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
lay (verb) laity (verb)
put in a horizontal position
put into a certain place or abstract location
lay eggs
prepare or position for action or operation
impose as a duty, burden, or punishment
Difference between lay and laity

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