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lay vs stand

stand vs lay

lay and stand both are nouns.

lay is an adjective but stand is not an adjective.

lay and stand both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lay Yes Yes Yes No
stand Yes No Yes No
As verbs, stand is a hyponym of lay; that is, stand is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lay:
  • lay: put into a certain place or abstract location
  • stand: put into an upright position
lay (noun) stand (noun)
a narrative poem of popular origin a defensive effort
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance
a support or foundation
tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
a support for displaying ot holding various articles
a small table for holding articles of various kinds
a booth where articles are displayed for sale
a mental position from which things are viewed
an interruption of normal activity
a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area
the position where a thing or person stands
lay (adjective) stand (adjective)
not of or from a profession
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
lay (verb) stand (verb)
put in a horizontal position put up with something or somebody unpleasant
put into a certain place or abstract location have or maintain a position or stand on an issue
lay eggs withstand the force of something
prepare or position for action or operation be standing; be upright
impose as a duty, burden, or punishment put into an upright position
be available for stud services
hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
be tall; have a height of; copula
be in effect; be or remain in force
occupy a place or location, also metaphorically
be in some specified state or condition
remain inactive or immobile
Difference between lay and stand

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