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lay vs superpose

superpose vs lay

lay is a noun but superpose is not a noun.

lay is an adjective but superpose is not an adjective.

lay and superpose both are verbs.

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

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