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lay vs settle down

settle down vs lay

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

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

lay and settle down both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lay Yes Yes Yes No
settle down No No Yes No
As verbs, settle down is a hyponym of lay; that is, settle down is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lay:
  • lay: put into a certain place or abstract location
  • settle down: settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
lay (noun) settle down (noun)
a narrative poem of popular origin
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
lay (adjective) settle down (adjective)
not of or from a profession
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
lay (verb) settle down (verb)
put in a horizontal position become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style
put into a certain place or abstract location become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation
lay eggs settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
prepare or position for action or operation
impose as a duty, burden, or punishment
Difference between lay and settle down

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