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lay vs siphon

siphon vs lay

lay and siphon both are nouns.

lay is an adjective but siphon is not an adjective.

lay and siphon both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lay Yes Yes Yes No
siphon Yes No Yes No
As verbs, siphon is a hyponym of lay; that is, siphon is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lay:
  • lay: put into a certain place or abstract location
  • siphon: move a liquid from one container into another by means of a siphon or a siphoning action
lay (noun) siphon (noun)
a narrative poem of popular origin a tubular organ in an aquatic animal (especially in mollusks) through which water can be taken in or expelled
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain a tube running from the liquid in a vessel to a lower level outside the vessel so that gravity forces the liquid through the tube
lay (adjective) siphon (adjective)
not of or from a profession
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
lay (verb) siphon (verb)
put in a horizontal position move a liquid from one container into another by means of a siphon or a siphoning action
put into a certain place or abstract location convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon
lay eggs
prepare or position for action or operation
impose as a duty, burden, or punishment
Difference between lay and siphon

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