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lay to rest vs lay

lay vs lay to rest

lay to rest is not a noun while lay is a noun.

lay to rest is not an adjective while lay is an adjective.

lay to rest and lay both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lay to rest No No Yes No
lay Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, lay is a hypernym of lay to rest; that is, lay is a word with a broader meaning than lay to rest:
  • lay to rest: place in a grave or tomb
  • lay: put in a horizontal position
Other hypernyms of lay to rest include put down, repose.
lay to rest (noun) lay (noun)
a narrative poem of popular origin
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
lay to rest (adjective) lay (adjective)
not of or from a profession
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
lay to rest (verb) lay (verb)
place in a grave or tomb put in a horizontal position
put into a certain place or abstract location
lay eggs
prepare or position for action or operation
impose as a duty, burden, or punishment
Difference between lay to rest and lay

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