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lay vs stand up

stand up vs lay

lay is a noun but stand up is not a noun.

lay is an adjective but stand up is not an adjective.

lay and stand up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lay Yes Yes Yes No
stand up No No Yes No
As verbs, stand up is a hyponym of lay; that is, stand up is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lay:
  • lay: put into a certain place or abstract location
  • stand up: put into an upright position
lay (noun) stand up (noun)
a narrative poem of popular origin
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
lay (adjective) stand up (adjective)
not of or from a profession
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
lay (verb) stand up (verb)
put in a horizontal position defend against attack or criticism
put into a certain place or abstract location refuse to back down; remain solid under criticism or attack
lay eggs be standing; be upright
prepare or position for action or operation put into an upright position
impose as a duty, burden, or punishment rise to one's feet
rise up as in fear
resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.
Difference between lay and stand up

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