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lay vs upend

upend vs lay

lay is a noun but upend is not a noun.

lay is an adjective but upend is not an adjective.

lay and upend both are verbs.

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

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