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lay vs put back

put back vs lay

lay is a noun but put back is not a noun.

lay is an adjective but put back is not an adjective.

lay and put back both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lay Yes Yes Yes No
put back No No Yes No
As verbs, put back is a hyponym of lay; that is, put back is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lay:
  • lay: put into a certain place or abstract location
  • put back: put something back where it belongs
lay (noun) put back (noun)
a narrative poem of popular origin
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
lay (adjective) put back (adjective)
not of or from a profession
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
lay (verb) put back (verb)
put in a horizontal position put something back where it belongs
put into a certain place or abstract location cost a certain amount
lay eggs
prepare or position for action or operation
impose as a duty, burden, or punishment
Difference between lay and put back

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