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Andy155 Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary
"Place", "Put" and "Lay"
Hi!
I would like to know the differences between these three words, "Place", "Put" and "Lay", when it comes to moving something from one place to another.
Thanks in advance!
I would like to know the differences between these three words, "Place", "Put" and "Lay", when it comes to moving something from one place to another.
Thanks in advance!
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Hi, The first and main difference is that the word 'put' is used much, much, much more often than the other two. It's probably one of the commonest verbs in the language. Best wishs, Clive
- Hi, The first and main difference is that the word 'put' is used much, much, much more often than the other two.
- It's probably one of the commonest verbs in the language.
- Best wishs, Clive
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Hi,
The first and main difference is that the word 'put' is used much, much, much more often than the other two.
It's probably one of the commonest verbs in the language.
Best wishs, Clive
The first and main difference is that the word 'put' is used much, much, much more often than the other two.
It's probably one of the commonest verbs in the language.
Best wishs, Clive
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"Put" simply means to locate it in a given spot. (deposit it)
"Place" and "lay" describe the manner in which the act of depositing is performed. To "place" something is to carefully set it precisely in the prescribed location.
You and a friend may be carrying a heavy telephone pole. "Let's lay this sucker down for a minute." "Just lay it over there!" "Lay your coat on the
"Place" and "lay" describe the manner in which the act of depositing is performed. To "place" something is to carefully set it precisely in the prescribed location.
You and a friend may be carrying a heavy telephone pole. "Let's lay this sucker down for a minute." "Just lay it over there!" "Lay your coat on the
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As for "Lay" and "Place", both are practically the same in meaning, so? 
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Hi,
As for "Lay" and "Place", both are practically the same in meaning, so?
I wouldn't say that.
Both words have quite a number of shades of meaning, which you'll find in any good dictionary.
Let me just offer a couple of very broad and general comments that may help you get an overall 'feel' for these words.
place - focuses on put in position.
As for "Lay" and "Place", both are practically the same in meaning, so?
I wouldn't say that.
Both words have quite a number of shades of meaning, which you'll find in any good dictionary.
Let me just offer a couple of very broad and general comments that may help you get an overall 'feel' for these words.
place - focuses on put in position.
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