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lay vs set down

set down vs lay

lay is a noun but set down is not a noun.

lay is an adjective but set down is not an adjective.

lay and set down both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lay Yes Yes Yes No
set down No No Yes No
As verbs, set down is a hyponym of lay; that is, set down is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lay:
  • lay: put into a certain place or abstract location
  • set down: cause to sit or seat or be in a settled position or place
lay (noun) set down (noun)
a narrative poem of popular origin
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
lay (adjective) set down (adjective)
not of or from a profession
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
lay (verb) set down (verb)
put in a horizontal position put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.
put into a certain place or abstract location remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave
lay eggs put or settle into a position
prepare or position for action or operation cause to sit or seat or be in a settled position or place
impose as a duty, burden, or punishment go ashore
reach or come to rest
Difference between lay and set down

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