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stand vs lay

lay vs stand

stand and lay both are nouns.

stand is not an adjective while lay is an adjective.

stand and lay both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stand Yes No Yes No
lay Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, lay is a hypernym of stand; that is, lay is a word with a broader meaning than stand:
  • stand: put into an upright position
  • lay: put into a certain place or abstract location
Other hypernyms of stand include place, pose, position, put, set.
stand (noun) lay (noun)
a defensive effort a narrative poem of popular origin
a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
a support or foundation
tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
a support for displaying ot holding various articles
a small table for holding articles of various kinds
a booth where articles are displayed for sale
a mental position from which things are viewed
an interruption of normal activity
a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area
the position where a thing or person stands
stand (adjective) lay (adjective)
not of or from a profession
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
stand (verb) lay (verb)
put up with something or somebody unpleasant put in a horizontal position
have or maintain a position or stand on an issue put into a certain place or abstract location
withstand the force of something lay eggs
be standing; be upright prepare or position for action or operation
put into an upright position impose as a duty, burden, or punishment
be available for stud services
hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
be tall; have a height of; copula
be in effect; be or remain in force
occupy a place or location, also metaphorically
be in some specified state or condition
remain inactive or immobile
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