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prepare vs lay

lay vs prepare

prepare is not a noun while lay is a noun.

prepare is not an adjective while lay is an adjective.

prepare and lay both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
prepare No No Yes No
lay Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, lay is a hyponym of prepare; that is, lay is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than prepare:
  • prepare: arrange by systematic planning and united effort
  • lay: prepare or position for action or operation
Other hyponyms of prepare include mount, put on, set up, sandwich, spatchcock, embattle, fix.
prepare (noun) lay (noun)
a narrative poem of popular origin
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
prepare (adjective) lay (adjective)
not of or from a profession
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
prepare (verb) lay (verb)
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc put in a horizontal position
undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession put into a certain place or abstract location
create by training and teaching lay eggs
arrange by systematic planning and united effort prepare or position for action or operation
prepare for eating by applying heat impose as a duty, burden, or punishment
to prepare verbally, either for written or spoken delivery
lead up to and soften by sounding the dissonant note in it as a consonant note in the preceding chord
educate for a future role or function
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