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pad vs underlay

underlay vs pad

pad and underlay both are nouns.

pad and underlay both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pad Yes No Yes No
underlay Yes No Yes No
As nouns, underlay is a hyponym of pad; that is, underlay is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pad:
  • pad: a flat mass of soft material used for protection, stuffing, or comfort
  • underlay: a pad placed under a carpet
pad (noun) underlay (noun)
the fleshy cushion-like underside of an animal's foot or of a human's finger a pad placed under a carpet
a flat mass of soft material used for protection, stuffing, or comfort
a platform from which rockets or space craft are launched
temporary living quarters
a block of absorbent material saturated with ink; used to transfer ink evenly to a rubber stamp
the large floating leaf of an aquatic plant (as the water lily)
a number of sheets of paper fastened together along one edge
pad (verb) underlay (verb)
add padding to provide with a base, support, lining, or backing
add details to put (something) under or beneath
line or stuff with soft material raise or support (the level of printing) by inserting a piece of paper or cardboard under the type
walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
Difference between pad and underlay

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