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lay vs recline

recline vs lay

lay is a noun but recline is not a noun.

lay is an adjective but recline is not an adjective.

lay and recline both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lay Yes Yes Yes No
recline No No Yes No
As verbs, recline is a hyponym of lay; that is, recline is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lay:
  • lay: put into a certain place or abstract location
  • recline: cause to recline
lay (noun) recline (noun)
a narrative poem of popular origin
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
lay (adjective) recline (adjective)
not of or from a profession
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
lay (verb) recline (verb)
put in a horizontal position lean in a comfortable resting position
put into a certain place or abstract location cause to recline
lay eggs move the upper body backwards and down
prepare or position for action or operation
impose as a duty, burden, or punishment
Difference between lay and recline

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