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lay vs settle

settle vs lay

lay and settle both are nouns.

lay is an adjective but settle is not an adjective.

lay and settle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lay Yes Yes Yes No
settle Yes No Yes No
As verbs, settle is a hyponym of lay; that is, settle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lay:
  • lay: put into a certain place or abstract location
  • settle: fix firmly
Other hyponyms of lay include enclose, inclose, insert, introduce, put in, stick in, docket, cock, postpose, prepose, step, put back, replace, stratify, plant, intersperse, nestle, snuggle, pile, arrange, set up, lay over, superimpose, superpose, superpose, park, ensconce, dispose, emplace, emplace, ship, underlay, trench, pigeonhole, shelve, jar, repose, sign, middle, parallelize, butt, recess, reposition, throw, thrust, tee, tee up, rack, rack up, coffin, bed, appose, place down, put down, set down, seed, sow, misplace, juxtapose, set down, bottle, bucket, barrel, ground, pillow, rest, upend, seat, sit, sit down, seat, lay, put down, repose, place upright, stand, stand up, recline, plant, set, instal, install, put in, set up, deposit, fix, posit, situate, ladle, poise, lean, clap, rest, perch, load, cram, set, siphon, seat, position, glycerolise, glycerolize, space, marshal, settle down, throw, imbricate.
lay (noun) settle (noun)
a narrative poem of popular origin a long wooden bench with a back
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
lay (adjective) settle (adjective)
not of or from a profession
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
lay (verb) settle (verb)
put in a horizontal position take up residence and become established
put into a certain place or abstract location form a community
lay eggs become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style
prepare or position for action or operation establish or develop as a residence
impose as a duty, burden, or punishment make final; put the last touches on; put into final form
become resolved, fixed, established, or quiet
come as if by falling
bring to an end; settle conclusively
settle conclusively; come to terms
end a legal dispute by arriving at a settlement
come to terms
accept despite lack of complete satisfaction
get one's revenge for a wrong or an injury
fix firmly
arrange or fix in the desired order
come to rest
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
cause to become clear by forming a sediment (of liquids)
sink down or precipitate
go under
become clear by the sinking of particles
dispose of; make a financial settlement
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