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lay vs throw

throw vs lay

lay and throw both are nouns.

lay is an adjective but throw is not an adjective.

lay and throw both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lay Yes Yes Yes No
throw Yes No Yes No
As verbs, throw is a hyponym of lay; that is, throw is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lay:
  • lay: put into a certain place or abstract location
  • throw: place or put with great energy
Other hyponyms of lay include enclose, inclose, insert, introduce, put in, stick in, docket, cock, postpose, prepose, step, put back, replace, stratify, plant, intersperse, nestle, snuggle, pile, arrange, set up, lay over, superimpose, superpose, superpose, park, ensconce, settle, dispose, emplace, emplace, ship, underlay, trench, pigeonhole, shelve, jar, repose, sign, middle, parallelize, butt, recess, reposition, thrust, tee, tee up, rack, rack up, coffin, bed, appose, place down, put down, set down, seed, sow, misplace, juxtapose, set down, bottle, bucket, barrel, ground, pillow, rest, upend, seat, sit, sit down, seat, lay, put down, repose, place upright, stand, stand up, recline, plant, set, instal, install, put in, set up, deposit, fix, posit, situate, ladle, poise, lean, clap, rest, perch, load, cram, set, siphon, seat, position, glycerolise, glycerolize, space, marshal, settle, settle down, imbricate.
lay (noun) throw (noun)
a narrative poem of popular origin the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
a single chance or instance
lay (adjective) throw (adjective)
not of or from a profession
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
lay (verb) throw (verb)
put in a horizontal position be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
put into a certain place or abstract location convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
lay eggs utter with force; utter vehemently
prepare or position for action or operation propel through the air
impose as a duty, burden, or punishment cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
place or put with great energy
cause to fall off
to remove
throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
make on a potter's wheel
put or send forth
organize or be responsible for
cause to be confused emotionally
move violently, energetically, or carelessly
to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
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