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lay vs prepare

prepare vs lay

lay is a noun but prepare is not a noun.

lay is an adjective but prepare is not an adjective.

lay and prepare both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lay Yes Yes Yes No
prepare No No Yes No
As verbs, prepare is a hypernym of lay; that is, prepare is a word with a broader meaning than lay:
  • lay: prepare or position for action or operation
  • prepare: arrange by systematic planning and united effort
Other hypernyms of lay include devise, get up, machinate, organise, organize.
lay (noun) prepare (noun)
a narrative poem of popular origin
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
lay (adjective) prepare (adjective)
not of or from a profession
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
lay (verb) prepare (verb)
put in a horizontal position make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
put into a certain place or abstract location undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession
lay eggs create by training and teaching
prepare or position for action or operation arrange by systematic planning and united effort
impose as a duty, burden, or punishment prepare for eating by applying heat
to prepare verbally, either for written or spoken delivery
lead up to and soften by sounding the dissonant note in it as a consonant note in the preceding chord
educate for a future role or function
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