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lay vs sit

sit vs lay

lay is a noun but sit is not a noun.

lay is an adjective but sit is not an adjective.

lay and sit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lay Yes Yes Yes No
sit No No Yes No
As verbs, sit is a hyponym of lay; that is, sit is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lay:
  • lay: put into a certain place or abstract location
  • sit: show to a seat; assign a seat for
lay (noun) sit (noun)
a narrative poem of popular origin
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
lay (adjective) sit (adjective)
not of or from a profession
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
lay (verb) sit (verb)
put in a horizontal position serve in a specific professional capacity
put into a certain place or abstract location be in a position in which one's upper body is largely upright and supported by one's backside
lay eggs show to a seat; assign a seat for
prepare or position for action or operation take a seat
impose as a duty, burden, or punishment be in session
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
assume a posture as for artistic purposes
work or act as a baby-sitter
be around, often idly or without specific purpose
be located or situated somewhere
Difference between lay and sit

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