Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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lay | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
lean | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
lay (noun) | lean (noun) |
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a narrative poem of popular origin | the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical |
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain |
lay (adjective) | lean (adjective) |
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not of or from a profession | lacking in mineral content or combustible material |
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy | lacking excess flesh |
not profitable or prosperous | |
containing little excess |
lay (verb) | lean (verb) |
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put in a horizontal position | rely on for support |
put into a certain place or abstract location | cause to lean or incline |
lay eggs | to incline or bend from a vertical position |
prepare or position for action or operation | cause to lean to the side |
impose as a duty, burden, or punishment | have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined |