Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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lay | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
thrust | Yes | No | Yes | No |
lay (noun) | thrust (noun) |
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a narrative poem of popular origin | the act of applying force to propel something |
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain | a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument |
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) | |
verbal criticism | |
the force used in pushing |
lay (adjective) | thrust (adjective) |
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not of or from a profession | |
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy |
lay (verb) | thrust (verb) |
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put in a horizontal position | impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably |
put into a certain place or abstract location | penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument |
lay eggs | place or put with great energy |
prepare or position for action or operation | push forcefully |
impose as a duty, burden, or punishment | make a thrusting forward movement |
press or force | |
push violently in a specified direction | |
force (molten rock) into pre-existing rock |