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lay vs superimpose

superimpose vs lay

lay is a noun but superimpose is not a noun.

lay is an adjective but superimpose is not an adjective.

lay and superimpose both are verbs.

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

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