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lay vs rest

rest vs lay

lay and rest both are nouns.

lay is an adjective but rest is not an adjective.

lay and rest both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lay Yes Yes Yes No
rest Yes No Yes No
As verbs, rest is a hyponym of lay; that is, rest is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lay:
  • lay: put into a certain place or abstract location
  • rest: rest on or as if on a pillow
lay (noun) rest (noun)
a narrative poem of popular origin freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain a support on which things can be put
a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration
something left after other parts have been taken away
a state of inaction
euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)
a pause for relaxation
lay (adjective) rest (adjective)
not of or from a profession
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
lay (verb) rest (verb)
put in a horizontal position be at rest
put into a certain place or abstract location stay the same; remain in a certain state
lay eggs take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
prepare or position for action or operation give a rest to
impose as a duty, burden, or punishment not move; be in a resting position
sit, as on a branch
rest on or as if on a pillow
put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying
be inactive, refrain from acting
have a place in relation to something else
be inherent or innate in
Difference between lay and rest

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