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stake vs lay on the line

lay on the line vs stake

stake is a noun but lay on the line is not a noun.

stake and lay on the line both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stake Yes No Yes No
lay on the line No No Yes No
As verbs, lay on the line is a hypernym of stake; that is, lay on the line is a word with a broader meaning than stake:
  • stake: put at risk
  • lay on the line: expose to a chance of loss or damage
Other hypernyms of stake include put on the line, risk.
stake (noun) lay on the line (noun)
a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground
instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning
a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track)
the money risked on a gamble
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
stake (verb) lay on the line (verb)
place a bet on expose to a chance of loss or damage
mark with a stake
tie or fasten to a stake
kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole
put at risk
Difference between stake and lay on the line

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