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lay vs underlay

underlay vs lay

lay and underlay both are nouns.

lay is an adjective but underlay is not an adjective.

lay and underlay both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lay Yes Yes Yes No
underlay Yes No Yes No
As verbs, underlay is a hyponym of lay; that is, underlay is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lay:
  • lay: put into a certain place or abstract location
  • underlay: put (something) under or beneath
lay (noun) underlay (noun)
a narrative poem of popular origin a pad placed under a carpet
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
lay (adjective) underlay (adjective)
not of or from a profession
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
lay (verb) underlay (verb)
put in a horizontal position provide with a base, support, lining, or backing
put into a certain place or abstract location put (something) under or beneath
lay eggs raise or support (the level of printing) by inserting a piece of paper or cardboard under the type
prepare or position for action or operation
impose as a duty, burden, or punishment
Difference between lay and underlay

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