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lay vs set up

set up vs lay

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

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

lay and set up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lay Yes Yes Yes No
set up No No Yes No
As verbs, set up is a hyponym of lay; that is, set up is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lay:
  • lay: put into a certain place or abstract location
  • set up: put into a proper or systematic order
lay (noun) set up (noun)
a narrative poem of popular origin
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
lay (adjective) set up (adjective)
not of or from a profession
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
lay (verb) set up (verb)
put in a horizontal position get ready for a particular purpose or event
put into a certain place or abstract location make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
lay eggs equip with sails or masts
prepare or position for action or operation arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events
impose as a duty, burden, or punishment put into a proper or systematic order
erect and fasten
set up for use
place
create by putting components or members together
construct, build, or erect
begin, or enable someone else to begin, a venture by providing the means, logistics, etc.
produce
take or catch as if in a snare or trap
arrange the outcome of by means of deceit
set up or found
Difference between lay and set up

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