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lay vs stick in

stick in vs lay

lay is a noun but stick in is not a noun.

lay is an adjective but stick in is not an adjective.

lay and stick in both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lay Yes Yes Yes No
stick in No No Yes No
As verbs, stick in is a hyponym of lay; that is, stick in is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lay:
  • lay: put into a certain place or abstract location
  • stick in: place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing
lay (noun) stick in (noun)
a narrative poem of popular origin
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
lay (adjective) stick in (adjective)
not of or from a profession
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
lay (verb) stick in (verb)
put in a horizontal position place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing
put into a certain place or abstract location insert casually
lay eggs
prepare or position for action or operation
impose as a duty, burden, or punishment
Difference between lay and stick in

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