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lay out vs say

say vs lay out

lay out is not a noun while say is a noun.

lay out and say both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lay out No No Yes No
say Yes No Yes No
As verbs, say is a hypernym of lay out; that is, say is a word with a broader meaning than lay out:
  • lay out: bring forward and present to the mind
  • say: express in words
Other hypernyms of lay out include state, tell.
lay out (noun) say (noun)
the chance to speak
lay out (verb) say (verb)
get ready for a particular purpose or event express in words
provide a detailed plan or design report or maintain
bring forward and present to the mind speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line express a supposition
spend or invest give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
communicate or express nonverbally
recite or repeat a fixed text
indicate
state as one's opinion or judgement; declare
utter aloud
have or contain a certain wording or form
Difference between lay out and say

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